Medway · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Gillingham, Medway
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Gillingham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Roof leak investigation in Gillingham
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. The findings are recorded with photos. Typical surveys look at drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp ceilings under a flat roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and the roof space.
When a storm passes over a place the size of Gillingham, lots of roofs can be hit at once. An independent record of what can be seen, with photos, helps you explain the damage or the leak to whoever deals with it next. We report what we find; we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Wear and tear is normally excluded, so it helps to know what is old and what is new.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Gillingham (ME8, ME7, ME4, ME5)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Gillingham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Gillingham roofs and the weather
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Gillingham, so there’s 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. About 3.3 miles west lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Gillingham has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Landlords with a home close to Gillingham (Kent) station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Featherby Junior School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Anywhere in Gillingham, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Gillingham is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square and the roads around them. Gillingham sits on or near the A2 and A231, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Gillingham include Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
What’s near Gillingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Robert Napier School, The Robert Napier School and The Star pub. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Useful tips for Gillingham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Let us know what has already been tried
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Why act early in Gillingham
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. For a shop, office or block in Gillingham, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. It is easier to plan work than to react to it.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gillingham
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Gillingham: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gillingham?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Gillingham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gillingham?
Yes, Gillingham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Gillingham as anywhere else.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Where a building in Gillingham has a manager or access rules, those are sorted out before the day. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and let us know about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photographs.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.