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Henley Street Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Henley Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Henley Street
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Typical surveys look at water marks that spread in wet weather and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, across flat roof details, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Many homes in small places like Henley Street face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Henley Street (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
Places near Henley Street
Also in Henley Street
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Henley Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Henley Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
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. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Henley Street: your questions answered
Do you cover Henley Street?
Yes, Henley Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Henley Street as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henley Street?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Roof leak investigations around Henley Street
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Cobham College, about 0.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Henley Street. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Camer Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Henley Street is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Henley Street can all book roof leak investigations. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of DA13 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Henley Street, we cover Luddesdown (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west), Round Street (1 mile north-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south).
What’s near Henley Street
In Henley Street, that means homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham School and The Cock pub, among other places. Henley Street’s nearest station is Sole Street station, about 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.