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Roof leak investigation in Faversham, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Faversham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigation in Faversham
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you’ve noticed stains around a skylight and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes around Faversham have been extended, frequently with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are checked alongside the main roof, inside and out. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain isn’t always the place to look.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Faversham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a home in Faversham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Faversham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Around Faversham, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, like the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
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.
Leaks and storm damage in Faversham
Faversham is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Faversham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Ethelbert Road Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Living close to Oare Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Faversham, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across ME13 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2 and A251, Faversham is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Faversham: Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Faversham
Around Faversham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow, among other places. There’s a railway station in Faversham itself: Faversham station. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Common questions in Faversham
Is the coastal weather around Faversham hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Faversham?
Yes, Faversham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Faversham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.