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Roof leak investigation in Frogham, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Frogham.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
How a roof leak investigation works in Frogham
Our roof leak investigations cover Frogham and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damp ceilings under a flat roof and wet patches on loft insulation.
Many homes in small places like Frogham face open ground, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Frogham (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Frogham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frogham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Frogham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. 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.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Leaks and storm damage in Frogham
About 2.4 miles north lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Frogham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Nonington Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Frogham is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Frogham can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CT15 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Frogham: Barfrestone (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile north), Woolage Village (1 mile west) and Elvington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Around Frogham
The nearest railway station is Snowdown station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (6 miles south-east).
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frogham
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Frogham
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Landlords with a home close to Snowdown station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
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What else we do in Frogham
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Frogham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frogham
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.