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Roof leak investigation in Gadshill, Medway
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Gadshill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in Gadshill
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. Typical surveys look at drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp patches next to the stack, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Gadshill, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Gadshill (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Gadshill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gadshill
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Gadshill
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Gadshill, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Gadshill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is 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, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens next?
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.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Leaks and storm damage in Gadshill
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Gadshill, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Temple Manor about 1.9 miles south-east, Gadshill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Gadshill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Gadshill is one of the places in Medway we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME3 is within our area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road. We also cover the places around Gadshill: Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Gadshill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rede Common, Temple School and Sir John Falstaff Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Gadshill includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. For an older or listed building in a place like Gadshill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Common roof problems in Gadshill
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If you live near a park such as Rede Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?