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Roof leak investigation in Great Mongeham, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Great Mongeham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Great Mongeham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof leak investigation in Great Mongeham
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. Typical surveys look at staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and staining around the chimney inside, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Great Mongeham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Great Mongeham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Mongeham
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Great Mongeham: your questions answered
Is my home in Great Mongeham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Great Mongeham hard on roofs?
It can do. Great Mongeham is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Do you cover Great Mongeham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Great Mongeham.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Mongeham
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
Roof leak investigations in Great Mongeham: local notes
Great Mongeham is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hornbeam Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Living close to Betteshanger Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Walmer station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Roofs in Great Mongeham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Great Mongeham is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT14 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Around Great Mongeham
We work in homes and buildings around Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Mill Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Walmer station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Great Mongeham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.