Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Broad Ford
Roof leak investigations across Broad Ford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water that shows only in certain storms
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Broad Ford
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and water that shows only in certain storms, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Broad Ford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. In a place like Broad Ford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broad Ford
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Broad Ford 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Common questions in Broad Ford
Is Broad Ford within the area you cover?
Yes. Broad Ford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Broad Ford in the area you cover?
Yes, Broad Ford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Broad Ford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Wind, rain and roofs in Broad Ford
The wider area around Broad Ford has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 3.1 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. 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.
If you live near a park like The Gill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building such as Horsmonden Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Broad Ford. Broad Ford is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Around Broad Ford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill and the streets around them. The closest station to Broad Ford is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.