Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Shepway
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Shepway. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Prices for roof leak investigations in Shepway
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Roof leak investigation in Shepway
Our roof leak investigations cover Shepway and the wider South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. If you are worried about ceiling stains that grow after rain and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Shepway can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Shepway (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shepway
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Shepway is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Shepway, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof leak investigations around Shepway
Stoneacre, about 1.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shepway. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Living close to Mote Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Maidstone West station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mall Maidstone, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Shepway for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Roof leak investigations in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shepway include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shepway
In Shepway, that means homes and buildings near Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College. Shepway’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shepway includes Detling Hill.
Nearby places to Shepway
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Questions from Shepway
Do you cover smaller places like Shepway?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Shepway listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. Blocked gutters on homes around Shepway overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Shepway
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week