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Roof Leak Investigation in Eyhorne Street
Roof leak investigations around Eyhorne Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains around a skylight
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
How a roof leak investigation works in Eyhorne Street
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about wet patches on loft insulation and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Being in a small place like Eyhorne Street makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Eyhorne Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Eyhorne Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Eyhorne Street
About 0.9 miles south lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Eyhorne Street has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Hollingbourne Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Eyhorne Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Eyhorne Street is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Eyhorne Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations.
Roof leak investigations in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Eyhorne Street, Tile Fields and Tile Fields Close. If you’re just outside Eyhorne Street, we cover Hollingbourne (1 mile north-east), Ashbank (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south), Leeds (1 mile south-west) and Broad Street (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Around Eyhorne Street
We work in homes and buildings around Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Eyhorne Street itself: Hollingbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Eyhorne Street includes Detling Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Eyhorne Street
Do you cover Eyhorne Street?
Yes, Eyhorne Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Eyhorne Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It is a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Eyhorne Street
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?