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Roof Leak Investigation in Hogben's Hill
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Hogben's Hill and across Kent.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining around the chimney inside
Common questions in Hogben's Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hogben's Hill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Hogben's Hill?
Yes, Hogben's Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I book a survey in Hogben's Hill?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hogben's Hill
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. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about stains around a skylight and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
In a village or hamlet like Hogben's Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hogben's Hill (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Hogben's Hill
Belmont House and Gardens, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hogben's Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Selling Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Hogben's Hill. Hogben's Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Hogben's Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Lion Public House and the streets around them. Hogben's Hill’s nearest station is Selling station, about 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Hogben's Hill, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Towns and villages near Hogben's Hill
Other services in Hogben's Hill
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.