Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Greatstone-on-Sea
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Greatstone-on-Sea, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains around a skylight
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
What we’re asked to look at in Greatstone-on-Sea
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Homes near green spaces such as Romney Warren Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How a roof leak investigation works in Greatstone-on-Sea
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and drips in the loft during heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Greatstone-on-Sea often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Greatstone-on-Sea (TN28)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Greatstone-on-Sea roofs and the weather
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Greatstone-on-Sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take a building like Greatstone Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Greatstone-on-Sea, we can survey the roof. Greatstone-on-Sea is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Roof leak investigations in TN28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Greatstone-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Jolly Fisherman pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Also near Greatstone-on-Sea
Also in Greatstone-on-Sea
Common questions in Greatstone-on-Sea
How do I find out if my home in Greatstone-on-Sea is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Greatstone-on-Sea?
Yes. Greatstone-on-Sea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Greatstone-on-Sea, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in Greatstone-on-Sea, call 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
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.