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Boughton Aluph Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Boughton Aluph, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Boughton Aluph
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. We survey lead flashings, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp ceilings under a flat roof and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Being in a small place like Boughton Aluph makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Boughton Aluph, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Boughton Aluph book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Boughton Aluph and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. In a place like Boughton Aluph, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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What we are asked to look at in Boughton Aluph
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Boughton Aluph questions
Will you come out to Boughton Aluph?
Yes, Boughton Aluph is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Aluph?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Leaks and storm damage in Boughton Aluph
Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 4.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Boughton Aluph goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around County Square may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Take a building like Wye School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. In Boughton Aluph, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Aluph and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We survey roofs across the TN25 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Boughton Aluph include Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Boughton Aluph
We work in homes and buildings around Flying Horse Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.