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Roof leak investigation in Chegworth, Kent
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chegworth. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chegworth
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. 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. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet patches on loft insulation and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
Roofs in small places like Chegworth often 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 photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chegworth
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Chegworth
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof leak investigations around Chegworth
With Leeds Castle about 0.9 miles west, Chegworth sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chegworth and nearby. Chegworth is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Chegworth include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Chegworth
In Chegworth, that means homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Chegworth, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Also near Chegworth
What else we do in Chegworth
Chegworth: your questions answered
Is Chegworth within the area you cover?
Yes, Chegworth is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Chegworth?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chegworth is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.