Medway · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Chatham
Roof leak investigations in Chatham and the rest of Medway. We survey on any day of the week.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For landlords in Chatham, a roof defect left alone tends to become a tenant’s damp or leak complaint. Spotting it early is easier than dealing with water damage in an occupied home.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Chatham
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof leak investigation in Chatham
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. We are often asked to look into wet patches on loft insulation and staining around the chimney inside, across rooflights and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks.
With roofs of every age and type in a place like Chatham, there are many ways for water to get in: failed flashings, blocked valleys, slipped slates, worn mortar, overflowing gutters or a split felt roof. Water frequently shows up some way from where it got in. Moisture readings and a close look outside help trace where the water has travelled.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Chatham (ME5, ME4, ME7, ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chatham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chatham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chatham, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Chatham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing frequently shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Chatham
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chatham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. 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 you let a flat or house near Chatham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For an older house near a landmark like Christ the King, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chatham can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Medway. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. With the A2 and A229 close by, Chatham is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
What’s near Chatham
Around Chatham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What affects the price in Chatham
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Chatham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
When to book a survey in Chatham
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 frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wayfield Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Other services in Chatham
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Visits in a place the size of Chatham range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it is agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- 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’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.