Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Sheldwich Lees
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Sheldwich Lees, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Sheldwich Lees, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How a roof leak investigation works in Sheldwich Lees
We investigate roof leaks in Sheldwich Lees and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. 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, then ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey chimney stacks, flat roof details and lead flashings, and people most often book us about leaks that appear only in driving rain and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Somewhere as small as Sheldwich Lees, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Sheldwich Lees: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees?
Yes, Sheldwich Lees is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sheldwich Lees as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Sheldwich Lees?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sheldwich Lees
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Roof leak investigations in Sheldwich Lees: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sheldwich Lees goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
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. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Sheldwich Lees work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Sheldwich Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME13. Other places close to Sheldwich Lees include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Around Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees’s nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
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What else we do in Sheldwich Lees
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sheldwich Lees, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Sheldwich Lees
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.