Kent · London and the South East
Broadstairs Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Broadstairs, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
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. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Roof leak investigation in Broadstairs: what you get
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. Common reasons to book are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, on the roof space, flat roof details and chimney stacks.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Broadstairs as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. Photos and a written account help you show what happened. Policies normally exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
FAQs for Broadstairs
Is Broadstairs in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Broadstairs listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Also near Broadstairs
Also in Broadstairs
Leaks and storm damage in Broadstairs
Broadstairs is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll 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.
For businesses in and around places such as Westwood Cross, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For hotels and guest houses around Broadstairs, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Broadstairs is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Broadstairs. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the CT10, CT9 and CT12 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on High Street, Union Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. Broadstairs sits on or near the A254 and A255. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Broadstairs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn. There is a railway station in Broadstairs itself: Broadstairs station. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Broadstairs, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- Where it’s 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.