Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Canterbury, Kent
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Canterbury, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
About our roof leak investigation in Canterbury
We investigate roof leaks in Canterbury and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. We survey flat roof details, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
A place the size of Canterbury has every kind of roof, so leaks have many possible sources: slipped slates, cracked tiles, failed flashings, blocked valleys and gutters, or split flat-roof coverings. The stain inside is rarely right under the cause, which is why the inside and outside are looked at together. Moisture readings, taken alongside a proper look outside, help track where the water has been.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Canterbury (CT1, CT2, CT4, CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a commercial building or block in Canterbury, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photographs.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Canterbury
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Canterbury
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Roof faults in Canterbury, as anywhere, rarely fix themselves: a slipped slate or cracked ridge lets in water, water rots battens, and more slates or tiles follow. Early action is usually the cheaper option.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Nearby places to Canterbury
Other services in Canterbury
Canterbury roofs and the weather
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Canterbury is in Kent. Bookings from Canterbury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Canterbury is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations.
All of CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys. With the A2 and A28 close by, Canterbury is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Canterbury, we cover Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Canterbury has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Canterbury
Around Canterbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Canterbury School of Architecture, Bus Company Island and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. Also close by are The Old Buttermarket pub (within half a mile south-west) and Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east). Canterbury has its own railway station: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When to book a survey in Canterbury
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
We’re often asked to look at:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury East station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Canterbury
How should I get ready for a visit in Canterbury?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Canterbury can get straight on.
Is my home in Canterbury listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.