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Roof Leak Investigation in Eccles
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Eccles from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Stains around a skylight
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Roof leak investigation in Eccles
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are wet patches on loft insulation and staining around the chimney inside.
Many homes in small places like Eccles face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Eccles (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Eccles needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How we price roof leak investigations
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
When to book a survey in Eccles
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
Useful tips for Eccles property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Why get it checked now?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eccles, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Eccles
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Common questions in Eccles
Do you cover smaller places like Eccles?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eccles?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Eccles?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Wind, rain and roofs in Eccles
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.2 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Eccles has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to New Hythe station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Eccles gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Eccles is one of the places in Kent we cover.
All of ME20 is covered for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets like Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Eccles: Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Eccles
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School. The closest station to Eccles is New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Eccles includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.