Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Sheldwich
Roof leak investigations in Sheldwich and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Roof leak investigation in Sheldwich: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Sheldwich and across London and the South East. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. If you’re worried about water dripping from rafters or underlay and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Sheldwich frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Nearby places to Sheldwich
More services for Sheldwich
Roof leak investigations around Sheldwich
About 1.6 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Sheldwich has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sheldwich Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sheldwich as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Sheldwich. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of ME13 for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets like Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Around Sheldwich
We work in homes and buildings around The Abbey School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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 safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for roof leak investigations in Sheldwich, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Sheldwich questions
Is my home in Sheldwich listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Sheldwich?
Yes, Sheldwich is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sheldwich as anywhere else.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Sheldwich, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check the loft is accessible
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.