Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Radfield
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Radfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches on loft insulation
How a roof leak investigation works in Radfield
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. We’re often asked to look into water that shows only in certain storms and damp underlay across a wide area, on valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Radfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Radfield (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Radfield
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Radfield roofs and the weather
Radfield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. The wider area around Radfield has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.9 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Radfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Radfield is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
What’s near Radfield
In Radfield, that means homes and buildings near Sittingbourne Community College and Fox pub, among other places. The closest station to Radfield is Teynham station, about 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Bayford Court (2 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west).
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Radfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- 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.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Questions from Radfield
Is Radfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Radfield is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Radfield, take more of a battering?
It can do. Radfield is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Radfield?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Why act early in Radfield
A leak that returns after a repair usually means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For an older or listed building in a place like Radfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Also near Radfield
Other services in Radfield
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks