Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Kit's Coty
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Kit's Coty from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
About our roof leak investigation in Kit's Coty
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp ceilings under a flat roof and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Roofs in small places like Kit's Coty frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Kit's Coty (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. Each is looked at from every safe viewpoint.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Kit's Coty, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- 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.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof leak investigations in Kit's Coty: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will 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. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Kit's Coty goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to St Alban's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fremlin Walk, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Kit's Coty gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Kit's Coty.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME20. Streets in the area include Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Kit's Coty
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greenacre Academy, Lower Bell pub and Westfield Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aylesford station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kit's Coty
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Kit's Coty property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
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Common questions in Kit's Coty
Will you come out to Kit's Coty?
Yes, Kit's Coty is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kit's Coty?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kit's Coty can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
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