Kent · London and the South East
Godmersham Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Godmersham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Godmersham
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. Typical surveys look at staining around the chimney inside and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Godmersham, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Godmersham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For older village homes like those around Godmersham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, particularly in driving rain.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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FAQs for Godmersham
Is Godmersham in the area you cover?
Yes, Godmersham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Godmersham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Wind, rain and roofs in Godmersham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Homes near green spaces such as Godmersham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Godmersham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Godmersham is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT4 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street and Eggarton Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Godmersham
In Godmersham, that means homes and buildings near Godmersham Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Godmersham is Chilham station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Godmersham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Godmersham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.