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Roof leak investigation in Dunn Street, Medway
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Dunn Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Roof leak investigation in Dunn Street
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’re worried about stains around a skylight and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Dunn Street frequently 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Dunn Street (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Dunn Street
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
Roof leak investigations around Dunn Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Dunn Street, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around South Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dunn Street and the surrounding area. Our Medway coverage includes Dunn Street and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME7. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Dunn Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Wood and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Dunn Street is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Places near Dunn Street
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Dunn Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunn Street
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Dunn Street questions
Is the coastal weather around Dunn Street hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Dunn Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Dunn Street is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
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.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.