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Roof leak investigation in Chitty, Kent
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Chitty and across Kent.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
About our roof leak investigation in Chitty
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. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. Common reasons to book are damp ceilings under a flat roof and damp patches next to the stack, on the roof space, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers.
Roofs in small places like Chitty often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Chitty (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. For an older or listed building in a place like Chitty, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Chitty: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Chitty is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Chitty hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Chitty is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Chitty
More services for Chitty
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Chitty, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
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.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Chitty roofs and the weather
Chitty is within about 3 miles 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Chislet Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Chitty is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Chitty is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT3 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Near you in Chitty
In Chitty, that means homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.