Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Northfleet
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Northfleet. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigation in Northfleet: what you get
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’ve noticed damp walls below an overflowing gutter and drips in the loft during heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Northfleet as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. Photos and a written account help you show what happened. Policies normally exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Northfleet (DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Make sure the loft is accessible
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.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northfleet
Landlords, agents and building managers in Northfleet and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through normally has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Northfleet as anywhere.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northfleet
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Northfleet
Is my home in Northfleet listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Northfleet in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Northfleet is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Also near Northfleet
What else we do in Northfleet
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Northfleet
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
For landlords with property near Gravesend station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Northfleet, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Leaks and storm damage in Northfleet
Northfleet lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Northfleet across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Northfleet. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of DA11 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square and the roads around them. You’ll find Northfleet on the A2 and A226, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Northfleet
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Six Bells pub, Saint George's Church of England School and Copperfield Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Northfleet is Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Northfleet includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.