Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Appledore, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Appledore, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Appledore
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Common reasons to book are damp underlay across a wide area and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, across lead flashings, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters.
Many homes in small places like Appledore face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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FAQs for Appledore
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appledore?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Appledore within the area you cover?
Yes, Appledore is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What should I do before you arrive?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Appledore, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Appledore
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Wind, rain and roofs in Appledore
About 3.9 miles west lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Appledore has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Appledore is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Appledore
The closest station to Appledore is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Appledore book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.