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Roof leak investigation in Tickham, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Tickham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Tickham
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’ve noticed a leak that comes and goes with the weather and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Tickham, 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. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Tickham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Tickham
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Stains around a skylight
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Questions from Tickham
How do I find out if my home in Tickham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Tickham within the area you cover?
Yes, Tickham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Usually, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Tickham roofs and the weather
Tickham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
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. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.2 miles south-east, the area around Tickham has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Tickham as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tickham is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane. We also cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Also in Tickham
How the survey works
It is useful 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. The visit usually takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older roofs in small places like Tickham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why act early in Tickham
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. In a small place like Tickham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tickham
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tickham
Landlords and letting agents in Tickham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.