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Roof Leak Investigation in Bexon
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Bexon, with photos and a written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
About our roof leak investigation in Bexon
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you are worried about condensation that looks like a leak and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
For a small place like Bexon, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Bexon (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Bexon property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bexon
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we are asked to look at in Bexon
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Putting the leak right
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
What else we do in Bexon
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Bexon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Common questions in Bexon
Is my home in Bexon listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bexon, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Bexon is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you work in Bexon?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Bexon included.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bexon
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bexon, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Homes near green spaces like Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Bexon is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bexon. Bexon is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Tunstall (1 mile north), Dungate (2 miles east), Highsted (2 miles north-east), Heart's Delight (2 miles north) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bexon
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east).