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Roof leak investigation in Coombe, Kent
Independent roof leak investigations in Coombe. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Wind, rain and roofs in Coombe
Coombe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. The wider area around Coombe has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Sandwich station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Coombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Coombe is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 and CT13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Coombe include Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Coombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe is Sandwich station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Coombe
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Coombe, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Coombe questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Coombe, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Coombe is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Coombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Coombe
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Coombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.