Kent · London and the South East
Sellindge Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Sellindge and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Sellindge
Sellindge is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Sellindge goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sellindge, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Sellindge: Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Around Sellindge
Sellindge’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Roof leak investigation in Sellindge: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’ve noticed drips from nail tips in a cold loft and water that shows only in certain storms, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sellindge, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Sellindge
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It is unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. Around Sellindge, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Sellindge, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sellindge
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Sellindge
Do you cover smaller places like Sellindge?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sellindge?
Frequently, yes. Sellindge is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It is a common question. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sellindge
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sellindge
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Sellindge can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.