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Hollingbourne Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Hollingbourne? We carry out roof leak investigations in Hollingbourne and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigation in Hollingbourne: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. 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 to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We’re often asked to look into leaks that appear only in driving rain and wet patches on loft insulation, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
Somewhere as small as Hollingbourne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Hollingbourne (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Prices for roof leak investigations in Hollingbourne
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
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Roof leak investigations in Hollingbourne: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Leeds Castle, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hollingbourne. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hollingbourne Primary School, 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 Hollingbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Hollingbourne for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hollingbourne is one of the places in Kent we cover.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Around Hollingbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hollingbourne include Detling Hill.
FAQs for Hollingbourne
How do I find out if my home in Hollingbourne is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Hollingbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Hollingbourne is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Common roof problems in Hollingbourne
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Hollingbourne, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.