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Shadoxhurst Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Shadoxhurst? We carry out roof leak investigations in Shadoxhurst and across Kent.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp underlay across a wide area
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Shadoxhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Shadoxhurst
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you are worried about staining around the chimney inside and water dripping from rafters or underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details alike.
Many homes in small places like Shadoxhurst face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shadoxhurst
Is Shadoxhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Shadoxhurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Shadoxhurst?
Yes, Shadoxhurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Often, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Shadoxhurst
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shadoxhurst
About 3.7 miles north lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Shadoxhurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Ashford Designer Outlet, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shadoxhurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shadoxhurst include Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shadoxhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stone Wood and the streets around them. Shadoxhurst’s nearest station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Towns and villages near Shadoxhurst
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When to book a survey in Shadoxhurst
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive