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Roof Leak Investigation in Kenardington
Roof leak investigations in Kenardington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Kenardington
We investigate roof leaks in Kenardington and across London and South East England. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are condensation that looks like a leak and ceiling stains that grow after rain, on flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings.
Roofs in small places like Kenardington 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Kenardington questions
Will you come out to Kenardington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Kenardington is listed?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight 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.
Why act early in Kenardington
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Older and listed buildings around Kenardington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Also in Kenardington
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Kenardington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
Leaks and storm damage in Kenardington
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Kenardington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN26 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Kenardington: Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Kenardington
In Kenardington, that means homes and buildings near World's Wonder pub and the streets around them. Kenardington’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kenardington include Orlestone Forest.