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Roof leak investigation in Wigmore, Medway
Roof leak investigations around Wigmore, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
About our roof leak investigation in Wigmore
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about stains around a skylight and damp underlay across a wide area.
In a smaller place like Wigmore, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a survey in Wigmore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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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. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Putting the leak right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Useful tips for Wigmore property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Wigmore
Will you come out to Wigmore?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wigmore?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Places near Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
Prices for roof leak investigations in Wigmore
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Roof leak investigations in Wigmore: local notes
Wigmore is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Kent) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Restoration House, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wigmore. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Whether the building in Wigmore is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Wigmore is one of the places in Medway where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in ME8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Wigmore, we cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Near you in Wigmore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foxburrow Wood, Howard School and The Railway pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
What we’re asked to look at in Wigmore
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Take a building like Park Wood Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?