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Roof Leak Investigation in South Alkham
Roof leak investigations in South Alkham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof leak investigation in South Alkham
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’re worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like South Alkham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from South Alkham
Is the coastal weather around South Alkham hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as South Alkham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to South Alkham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I book a survey in South Alkham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in South Alkham?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Let us know what has already been tried
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Wind, rain and roofs in South Alkham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from South Alkham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Acrise Place, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Alkham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Kearsney station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park such as Sladden Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in South Alkham, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes South Alkham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Roof leak investigations in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
What’s near South Alkham
Around South Alkham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sladden Wood. The closest station to South Alkham is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). The countryside around South Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Alkham
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. For an older or listed building in a place like South Alkham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like South Alkham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When to book a survey in South Alkham
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Condensation that looks like a leak
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs