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Roof leak investigation in Broomfield, Kent
Need a roof leak investigation in Broomfield? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
About our roof leak investigation in Broomfield
Our roof leak investigations cover Broomfield and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. We’re often asked to look into drips in the loft during heavy rain and staining around the chimney inside, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Broomfield, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Broomfield (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broomfield
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Leaks and storm damage in Broomfield
Broomfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Living close to Curtis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We visit Broomfield as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Broomfield is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Roof leak investigations in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broomfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Curtis Wood, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Broomfield is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Broomfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Broomfield
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. Outbuildings and barns around Broomfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing frequently shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we are asked to look at in Broomfield
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Broomfield
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broomfield, take more of a battering?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Broomfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.