Kent · London and the South East
Flete Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Flete, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Flete
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks that appear only in driving rain and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Flete, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Flete (CT9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Flete
Flete lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you live in an older home near St. Catherine's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Anywhere in Flete, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Flete and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Flete, we cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
What’s near Flete
We work in homes and buildings around Hartsdown Academy, among other places. Flete’s nearest station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Flete includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Flete?
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Landlords, agents and block managers in Flete
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from Flete
Do you cover smaller places like Flete?
Yes, Flete is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Flete listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Flete needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Flete, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What affects the price in Flete
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.