Kent · London and the South East
Dunk's Green Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Dunk's Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Carrying out the fix
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dunk's Green
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Roof leak investigation in Dunk's Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. Typical surveys look at damp ceilings under a flat roof and water marks that spread in wet weather, across lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Dunk's Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Dunk's Green (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Dunk's Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunk's Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Dunk's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Roof leak investigations in Dunk's Green: local notes
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 0.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Dunk's Green goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Homes near green spaces such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings from Dunk's Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Dunk's Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
What’s near Dunk's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hadlow Rural Community School, The Kentish Rifleman Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. Dunk's Green’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Dunk's Green include Barden Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Dunk's Green, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
When to book a survey in Dunk's Green
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Stains around a skylight
Anyone responsible for a site like Plaxtol Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection