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Roof leak investigation in Nash, Kent
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Nash from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Nash
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We are often asked to look into staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and condensation that looks like a leak, across valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Nash, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Nash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Nash, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Nash
About 3 miles south lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Nash has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Elmstone Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Nash is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Nash is one of the places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is covered for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Nash: Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Nash
The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Nash
Do you cover smaller places like Nash?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Nash is listed?
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.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Nash
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Nash often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters