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Roof Leak Investigation in Dungeness
Need a roof leak investigation in Dungeness? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
About our roof leak investigation in Dungeness
Our roof leak investigations cover Dungeness and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and the roof space, and people most often book us about leaks that appear only in driving rain and damp on a chimney breast.
Roofs in small places like Dungeness frequently 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 record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Dungeness (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Outbuildings and barns around Dungeness are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Dungeness, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we are asked to look at in Dungeness
A chimney stack has lots of places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Whatever the street in Dungeness, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
Dungeness: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dungeness?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Dungeness is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Dungeness?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Dungeness?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Dungeness
Dungeness is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Whether the property is in Dungeness itself or nearby, the inspection covers whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever you are in Dungeness, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Dungeness. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN29 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Dungeness
Typical jobs here are in homes near Britannia Inn, among other places. Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Dungeness include RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Stay off ladders and the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.