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Hamstreet Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations around Hamstreet, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Roof leak investigation in Hamstreet: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed water dripping from rafters or underlay and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Hamstreet, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Hamstreet (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Putting the leak right
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hamstreet?
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Leaks and storm damage in Hamstreet
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hamstreet Primary Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hamstreet. Across Kent, we cover Hamstreet. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of TN26 is covered for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hamstreet: Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Near you in Hamstreet
In Hamstreet, that means homes and buildings near The Dukes Head pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Hamstreet itself: Ham Street station. Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Common questions in Hamstreet
Is my home in Hamstreet 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 Hamstreet in the area you cover?
Yes, Hamstreet is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and let us know about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Hamstreet often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.