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Conyer Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Conyer and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp patches next to the stack
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Conyer can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof leak investigation in Conyer: what you get
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 follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
For a small place like Conyer, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Conyer (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Conyer
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Wind, rain and roofs in Conyer
Conyer lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Conyer is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Conyer. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Roof leak investigations in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on North Quay and Conyer Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Conyer: Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Conyer
The nearest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Why act early in Conyer
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. In a place like Conyer, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Conyer: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Conyer?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Conyer?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.