Medway · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Lidsing
Roof leak investigations across Lidsing, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Common questions in Lidsing
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lidsing?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Lidsing?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
How do I book a survey in Lidsing?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Roof leak investigation in Lidsing: what you get
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We’re often asked to look into staining around the chimney inside and damp ceilings under a flat roof, on flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Lidsing often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Lidsing can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
What else we do in Lidsing
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lidsing
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Lidsing, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live near a park like South Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. With Restoration House about 4.7 miles north-west, the area around Lidsing has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Lidsing as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in ME7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Around Lidsing
We work in homes and buildings around South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Lidsing is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
Prices for roof leak investigations in Lidsing
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.