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Roof leak investigation in Stodmarsh, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Stodmarsh, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stodmarsh
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
How a roof leak investigation works in Stodmarsh
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked 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. We are frequently asked to look into water through the ceiling under a flat roof and water that shows only in certain storms, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
Being in a small place like Stodmarsh makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Stodmarsh (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Stodmarsh
Is Stodmarsh in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Stodmarsh listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Stodmarsh?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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 when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Stodmarsh 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 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.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Useful tips for Stodmarsh property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Check the loft is accessible
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. In a place like Stodmarsh, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stodmarsh
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Roof leak investigations around Stodmarsh
The wider area around Stodmarsh has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 4.4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you live near a park such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Sturry station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stodmarsh. Stodmarsh is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: CT3. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Near you in Stodmarsh
Around Stodmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Spires Academy and Grove Ferry Picnic Area. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Stodmarsh, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stodmarsh
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stodmarsh and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.