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Roof leak investigation in Aldington, Kent
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Aldington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Aldington
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, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings, and people most often book us about water dripping from rafters or underlay and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
In a village or hamlet like Aldington, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly 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 is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Aldington (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation doesn’t insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. For an older or listed building in a place like Aldington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Aldington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Aldington
Do you cover Aldington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Aldington as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Aldington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. 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.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldington
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
Roof leak investigations around Aldington
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Westenhanger Castle about 3.9 miles east, Aldington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Aldington Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Aldington can all book roof leak investigations. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN25. Whether your property is on Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Aldington
We work in homes and buildings around Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. The closest station to Aldington is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
What we’re asked to look at in Aldington
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Homes near green spaces like Poulton Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof