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Roof Leak Investigation in Ripple
Need a roof leak investigation in Ripple? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Carrying out the fix
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ripple
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. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We are often asked to look into damp patches next to the stack and leaks at a dormer or roof window, across chimney stacks, the roof space and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Ripple, 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, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely 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.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Ripple (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ripple
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Ripple, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Ripple can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the price in Ripple
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. 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
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Ripple
Will you come out to Ripple?
Yes. Ripple is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ripple?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Ripple is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Ripple roofs and the weather
Ripple lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Walmer station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Ripple, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Ripple is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT14 is covered for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ripple: Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ripple
Typical jobs here are in homes near Goodwin Academy and the streets around them. Ripple’s nearest station is Walmer station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).