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Roof Leak Investigation in Curteis' Corner
Roof leak investigations in Curteis' Corner from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Stains around a skylight
How a roof leak investigation works in Curteis' Corner
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. We are frequently asked to look into wet patches on loft insulation and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Curteis' Corner, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Curteis' Corner (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Curteis' Corner
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like John Mayne Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Curteis' Corner get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Curteis' Corner
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn. The closest station to Curteis' Corner is Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
Common questions in Curteis' Corner
Is Curteis' Corner within the area you cover?
Yes. Curteis' Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Curteis' Corner in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Curteis' Corner is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Useful tips for Curteis' Corner property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Move stored items away from the hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Curteis' Corner
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Curteis' Corner, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Curteis' Corner
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys frequently show up some distance away inside.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Curteis' Corner
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes