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Roof leak investigation in Broomfield, Kent
Roof leak investigations in Broomfield and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
About our roof leak investigation in Broomfield
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak typically leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings, and people most often book us about damp walls below an overflowing gutter and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Roofs in small places like Broomfield frequently 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Broomfield: your questions answered
Is Broomfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Broomfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomfield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I book a survey in Broomfield?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise it. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
When to book a survey in Broomfield
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
We are often asked to look at:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For landlords with property near Hollingbourne station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What else we do in Broomfield
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Broomfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Broomfield
Leeds Castle, about 0.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broomfield. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Broomfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Broomfield is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
What’s near Broomfield
In Broomfield, that means homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn, among other places. The closest station to Broomfield is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.