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Roof leak investigation in Newnham, Kent
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Newnham.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Useful tips for Newnham property owners
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Roof leak investigation in Newnham
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey flat roof details, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about ceiling stains that grow after rain and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
Being in a small place like Newnham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Newnham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlords and letting agents in Newnham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Newnham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Common questions in Newnham
Is my home in Newnham listed or in a conservation area?
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 Newnham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Newnham roofs and the weather
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.2 miles south-east, Newnham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Eastling Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Living close to Doddington Place Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. In Newnham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Newnham is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME9. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Around Newnham
In Newnham, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 3.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (less than half a mile north-east).
How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.