Kent · London and the South East
Dungate Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Dungate, with photos and a written report.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Dungate
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. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We’re often asked to look into damp on a chimney breast and water marks that spread in wet weather, across chimney stacks, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings.
For a small place like Dungate, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Dungate (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
Towns and villages near Dungate
What else we do in Dungate
Questions from Dungate
Is the coastal weather around Dungate hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Dungate is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Dungate is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Check the loft is accessible
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dungate
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Dungate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
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 explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations in Dungate: local notes
Dungate is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 4.6 miles south-east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Dungate has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park like Cromers Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Dungate and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Dungate include Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Near you in Dungate
Around Dungate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dungate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Dungate
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.