Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Charing
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Charing, with photographs and a clear written report.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
How we price roof leak investigations
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or 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.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Charing
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and damp ceilings under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Charing can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Charing (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Charing, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Read more
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charing
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Charing. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Carrying out the fix
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
Nearby places to Charing
Also in Charing
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Charing roofs and the weather
The wider area around Charing has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.9 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Charing Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Charing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Charing, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN27 for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Charing include Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Around Charing
In Charing, that means homes and buildings near Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and King's Head Public House. Charing has its own railway station: Charing station. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
Common questions in Charing
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charing?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Charing in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Charing is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. 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.