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Roof Leak Investigation in Graveney
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Graveney, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Graveney?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If you own a rental within reach of Faversham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Graveney
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Typical surveys look at damp ceilings under a flat roof and ceiling stains that grow after rain, across flat roof details, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Graveney frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Graveney (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Graveney
Do you cover smaller places like Graveney?
Yes, Graveney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Graveney listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
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.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
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, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around Graveney can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is 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.
Why book us in Graveney
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations around Graveney
Graveney is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Graveney Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live near a park like South Swale, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Graveney can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Graveney and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of ME13 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road. We also cover the places around Graveney: Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Graveney
We work in homes and buildings around South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. The closest station to Graveney is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles west. A little further out are Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Graveney include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Graveney can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.