Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Temple Ewell, Kent
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Temple Ewell from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Temple Ewell
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 we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Typical surveys look at leaks below a flat extension roof and damp patches next to the stack, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Temple Ewell, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Temple Ewell?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Living close to Old Park Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they will not be able to tell you
Also in Temple Ewell
Surveys for landlords and agents in Temple Ewell
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Ewell. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Temple Ewell roofs and the weather
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Temple Ewell, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own a rental within reach of Kearsney station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Temple Ewell is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Temple Ewell is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT16 and CT17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Temple Ewell
Around Temple Ewell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill. There’s a railway station in Temple Ewell itself: Kearsney station. A little further out are Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Temple Ewell, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in Temple Ewell, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Temple Ewell
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. Older and listed buildings around Temple Ewell may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
Questions from Temple Ewell
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Temple Ewell, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Temple Ewell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.