Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Coursehorn
We carry out roof leak investigations in Coursehorn and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Coursehorn 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 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.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Roof leak investigation in Coursehorn: what you get
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 to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast and water dripping from rafters or underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Coursehorn, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Coursehorn (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Coursehorn
Do you cover Coursehorn?
Yes, Coursehorn is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Coursehorn?
Yes. Coursehorn is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- 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 before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
Why get it checked now?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Places near Coursehorn
What else we do in Coursehorn
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coursehorn
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof leak investigations in Coursehorn: local notes
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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a building like Cranbrook School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Coursehorn get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Coursehorn is one of the places in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Roof leak investigations in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Coursehorn: Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Coursehorn
Around Coursehorn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse pub, Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Crane Valley. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
How we price roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.