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Roof leak investigation in Snodland, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Snodland, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Snodland
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, 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. Common reasons to book are leaks that appear only in driving rain and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers.
Older cottages and houses around Snodland may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
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 isn’t.
- Place
- Snodland (ME6, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Snodland does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Snodland questions
Will you come out to Snodland?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Snodland is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. With lower homes, common in places like Snodland, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Leaks and storm damage in Snodland
About 2.5 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Snodland has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Trees in and around Holborough Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Church of the New Jerusalem, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Roofs in Snodland get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Snodland and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME6 and ME19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close. Snodland is on the A228, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
What’s near Snodland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Holmesdale School, Holborough Marshes and The Monks Head pub, among other places. Snodland has its own railway station: Snodland station. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Snodland includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Places near Snodland
Also in Snodland
Landlords, agents and block managers in Snodland
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.