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Roof leak investigation in Claygate, Kent
Roof leak investigations in Claygate and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Claygate
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you’ve noticed a leak that comes and goes with the weather and wet patches on loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Claygate often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Claygate (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Claygate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Claygate?
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Claygate
How do I find out if my home in Claygate is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Claygate within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Claygate
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Places near Claygate
Also in Claygate
Claygate roofs and the weather
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. 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 Margaret, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Claygate is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Claygate. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN12. Whether your property is on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Claygate include Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Around Claygate
Around Claygate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart pub, among other places. Claygate’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Claygate
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters