Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Sevington
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Sevington, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp patches next to the stack
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sevington
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
About our roof leak investigation in Sevington
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey slate and tile slopes, the roof space and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about leaks below a flat extension roof and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Many homes in small places like Sevington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Sevington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sevington property owners
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Common roof problems in Sevington
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Ashford Designer Outlet, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
FAQs for Sevington
Will you come out to Sevington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Sevington in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sevington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Sevington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
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What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof leak investigations around Sevington
Godinton House, about 3.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sevington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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 Ashford International station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces such as Ashford Green Corridors can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Sevington is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Sevington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN24 and TN25 is within our area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Bad Munstereifel Road and Highfield Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hinxhill Park (1 mile north-east), Mersham (1 mile south-east), Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), South Stour (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sevington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashford Green Corridors, The North School and The William Harvey Public House. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.