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Roof leak investigation in Boughton under Blean, Kent
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Boughton under Blean, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigations for Boughton under Blean homes and businesses
How a roof leak investigation works in Boughton under Blean
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains that grow after rain and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
Roofs in small places like Boughton under Blean often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof leak investigations in Boughton under Blean: local notes
Boughton under Blean lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Boughton under Blean and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Boughton under Blean is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on London Road, The Street and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Boughton under Blean: Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Boughton under Blean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Boughton under Blean is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Boughton under Blean
Is Boughton under Blean within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Boughton under Blean?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
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Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Boughton under Blean
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
If you live near a park such as Mount Ephraim Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Boughton under Blean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.