Medway · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Strood, Medway
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Strood, with photographs and a written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Surveys for landlords and agents in Strood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Strood
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed stains around a skylight and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
When a storm passes over a town like Strood, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photos, helps you explain what you’ve found. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Strood
What else we do in Strood
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Strood?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
If you live in an older home near St Francis' Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit in Strood runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Leaks and storm damage in Strood
Strood is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Temple Manor about 0.5 miles south-east, Strood sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Rede Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. We cover Strood and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and the South East. Strood is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for roof leak investigations. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Strood on the A2 and A226, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Strood include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Near you in Strood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy. The closest station to Strood is Strood station, about 1 mile east. A little further out are Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Strood includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Why get it checked now?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Extensions and dormers on homes around Strood often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
FAQs for Strood
Do you cover Strood?
Yes, Strood is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Strood is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is 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.
Is it a leak or 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 check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.