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Densole Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Densole, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
How a roof leak investigation works in Densole
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey flat roof details, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are staining around the chimney inside and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
Many homes in small places like Densole face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Densole (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Densole roofs and the weather
Densole is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hawkinge Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark like St Luke's, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 1.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Densole goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Whether the building in Densole is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Densole. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Densole include Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Densole
For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Densole include Cheriton Hill.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Putting the leak right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Densole
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. For an older or listed building in a place like Densole, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Densole, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Densole
How do I find out if my home in Densole is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Densole?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.