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Farthingloe Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Farthingloe and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Farthingloe
Farthingloe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Aycliffe Community Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as Aycliffe Church Centre, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Farthingloe and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT15 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Farthingloe, we cover Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Near you in Farthingloe
We work in homes and buildings around Astor College for the Arts, Whinless Down and Crown & Sceptre pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Farthingloe is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthingloe includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Farthingloe
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. Common reasons to book are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, across flat roof details, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Farthingloe, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farthingloe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Farthingloe and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Farthingloe 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.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the price in Farthingloe
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Common questions in Farthingloe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Farthingloe?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farthingloe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Farthingloe?
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
If you live near a park such as Whinless Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.