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Roof Leak Investigation in Lower Upnor
Roof leak investigations in Lower Upnor from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigation in Lower Upnor: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Lower Upnor and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We survey slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water marks that spread in wet weather and damp underlay across a wide area.
Somewhere as small as Lower Upnor, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Lower Upnor?
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
For landlords with property near Strood station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Lower Upnor, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. In a place like Lower Upnor, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof leak investigations around Lower Upnor
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lower Upnor, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Restoration House about 2 miles south-west, Lower Upnor sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you look after a building such as Chattenden Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Lower Upnor and the rest of Medway. Lower Upnor is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME2 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lower Upnor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Waterfront University Technical College. You will also find Lower Lines Park (1.3 miles south-east) and The Ship pub (within half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (under half a mile south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Lower Upnor questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lower Upnor, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Upnor is listed?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Upnor. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.