Medway · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Grain, Medway
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Grain, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Grain
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you are worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Grain often 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 photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Grain (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Grain
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
What affects the price in Grain
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Grain roofs and the weather
Grain lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like St James Church of England Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Sheerness-On-Sea station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Grain gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across ME3 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Grain include Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Grain
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hogarth Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Grain, access is usually 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Grain questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Grain?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Grain?
Yes. Grain is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.