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Gushmere Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Gushmere, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Gushmere
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Roofs in small places like Gushmere often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Gushmere: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Gushmere is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Gushmere?
Yes, Gushmere is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Gushmere?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Gushmere?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Gushmere
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Gushmere roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Gushmere, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Kent often 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Selling Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Living close to Mount Ephraim Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Gushmere, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across ME13 for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Gushmere include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Gushmere
In Gushmere, that means homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. The closest station to Gushmere is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gushmere
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Places near Gushmere
What else we do in Gushmere
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Gushmere, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details