Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Chartham
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Chartham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Chartham
We investigate roof leaks in Chartham and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at water marks that spread in wet weather and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, on chimney stacks, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Chartham, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chartham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Chartham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chartham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chartham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Chartham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Leave roof access to professionals
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chartham
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Living close to No Man's Orchard is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Chartham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chartham, we can survey the roof. Chartham is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Roof leak investigations in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, River Court and The Green. If you’re just outside Chartham, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Around Chartham
Typical jobs here are in homes near No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn. Chartham has its own railway station: Chartham station. A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chartham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Chartham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.