Kent · London and the South East
Stone in Oxney Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Stone in Oxney, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Stone in Oxney
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. 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. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Typical surveys look at water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp underlay across a wide area, on chimney stacks, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters.
Many homes in small places like Stone in Oxney face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Stone in Oxney, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
For a price for roof leak investigations in Stone in Oxney, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Leaks and storm damage in Stone in Oxney
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Smallhythe Place, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone in Oxney. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Stone in Oxney for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Stone in Oxney. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Stone in Oxney
The closest station to Stone in Oxney is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Questions from Stone in Oxney
How do I find out if my home in Stone in Oxney is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Stone in Oxney in the area you cover?
Yes, Stone in Oxney is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Stone in Oxney?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Also near Stone in Oxney
Other services in Stone in Oxney
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.