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Hickmans Green Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Hickmans Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Stains around a skylight
Why it is worth a survey now in Hickmans Green
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hickmans Green
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey flat roof details, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet patches on loft insulation and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
In a village or hamlet like Hickmans Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Hickmans Green (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know what has already been tried
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.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hickmans Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What we are asked to look at in Hickmans Green
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
Nearby places to Hickmans Green
Also in Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hickmans Green, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hickmans Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to Mount Ephraim Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. If you’re in Hickmans Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Hickmans Green.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Hickmans Green include Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Hickmans Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. The closest station to Hickmans Green is Selling station, about 1 mile south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hickmans Green
Is Hickmans Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Hickmans Green is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hickmans Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I book a survey in Hickmans Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Hickmans Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.