Kent · London and the South East
Boughton Green Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Boughton Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
About our roof leak investigation in Boughton Green
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We are often asked to look into brown rings on upstairs ceilings and damp patches next to the stack, on the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Boughton Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Boughton Green (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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. That’s frequently what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boughton Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Boughton Green roofs and the weather
Stoneacre, about 2.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boughton Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church like Coxheath Congregational Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Boughton Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Boughton Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations.
Roof leak investigations in ME17 and ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Boughton Green
In Boughton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Curious Eatery pub and Cornwallis Academy. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere as small as Boughton Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What else we do in Boughton Green
Common questions in Boughton Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boughton Green?
Yes, Boughton Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Boughton Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
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?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.