Kent · London and the South East
Selsted Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Selsted, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigation in Selsted
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We’re often asked to look into stains around a skylight and staining around the chimney inside, on lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Selsted often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Selsted (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Selsted
Is Selsted within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Selsted is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Putting the leak right
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
Places near Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
Roof leak investigations in Selsted: local notes
Selsted lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Selsted goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Selsted Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Selsted is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Selsted is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT15 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Selsted
Selsted’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Cheriton Hill.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Selsted, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Selsted?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Selsted
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Selsted
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.