Kent · London and the South East
Snowdown Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Snowdown.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Snowdown, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Roof leak investigation in Snowdown
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 rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp underlay across a wide area and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
Somewhere as small as Snowdown, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Snowdown (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Snowdown
The wider area around Snowdown has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2 miles north. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
The streets around a church like St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Snowdown station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Snowdown and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT15 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews and the roads around them. Other places close to Snowdown include Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Snowdown
Snowdown has its own railway station: Snowdown station.
What affects the price in Snowdown
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is checked from every safe vantage point, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Snowdown
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Why act early in Snowdown
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Outbuildings and barns around Snowdown are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Snowdown
Is Snowdown in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Snowdown is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Snowdown?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.