Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Harrietsham, Kent
Roof leak investigations around Harrietsham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigation in Harrietsham
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We are often asked to look into staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and leaks that appear only in driving rain, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Harrietsham can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Harrietsham (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Harrietsham
Is Harrietsham in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Harrietsham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is Harrietsham within the area you cover?
Yes, Harrietsham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Harrietsham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
What affects the price in Harrietsham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Harrietsham
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Harrietsham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof leak investigations around Harrietsham
The wider area around Harrietsham has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 2.2 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Living close to Kiln Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Harrietsham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Harrietsham. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME17. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Harrietsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Roebuck Public House and the streets around them. Harrietsham has its own railway station: Harrietsham station. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to a smaller place like Harrietsham is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.