Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Kemptown Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Kemptown? We carry out roof leak investigations in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
About our roof leak investigation in Kemptown
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one will not solve the other. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’re worried about wet patches on loft insulation and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and flat roof details alike.
In a smaller place like Kemptown, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Kemptown is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Wind, rain and roofs in Kemptown
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Kemptown, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 1 mile west lies Royal Pavilion, a reminder of how long the area around Kemptown has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St George's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you are in Kemptown, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Kemptown is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Surveys in BN2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Kemptown, we cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Kemptown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn. Kemptown’s nearest station is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Nearby places to Kemptown
What else we do in Kemptown
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What we’re asked to look at in Kemptown
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Kemptown, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
What affects the price in Kemptown
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Kemptown
Is my home in Kemptown listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Kemptown?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Kemptown is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Do you cover Kemptown for roof leak investigations?
Yes. We cover Kemptown and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.