Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Dunkirk, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Dunkirk, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Stains around a skylight
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof leak investigation in Dunkirk
We investigate roof leaks in Dunkirk and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Dunkirk, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Dunkirk (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Dunkirk
Dunkirk is within about 4 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Mount Ephraim Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Dunkirk are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Dunkirk.
Every address in ME13 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as London Road and Courtenay Road. If you are just outside Dunkirk, we cover Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Dunkirk
Around Dunkirk, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Dunkirk is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Questions from Dunkirk
Will you come out to Dunkirk?
Yes, Dunkirk is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dunkirk?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It is a common question. A leak typically shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dunkirk
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. In a place like Dunkirk, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What else we do in Dunkirk
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunkirk
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dunkirk. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Dunkirk
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Dunkirk, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.