Kent · London and the South East
Sholden Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Sholden from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
How a roof leak investigation works in Sholden
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
For a small place like Sholden, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Sholden (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Sholden
Will you come out to Sholden?
Yes, Sholden is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sholden?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
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, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sholden
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Sholden?
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Living close to Betteshanger Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
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The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Sholden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Sholden
Sholden is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Walmer Castle about 2 miles south-east, Sholden sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Deal station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Sholden, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Sholden. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: CT14. We cover properties on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove. We also cover Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
What’s near Sholden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Magnet pub. Sholden’s nearest station is Deal station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.