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Roof leak investigation in Staple, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Staple, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
About our roof leak investigation in Staple
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and water that shows only in certain storms, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Staple makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Staple (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Staple
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Staple questions
Will you come out to Staple?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Staple listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Staple
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
Also in Staple
Roof leak investigations around Staple
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Staple goes. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham 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 James: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you are in Staple, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Staple is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Staple
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Tuns pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west. A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Staple can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near 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.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.