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Roof Leak Investigation in Dunton Green
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Dunton Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Stains around a skylight
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Dunton Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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About our roof leak investigation in Dunton Green
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you are worried about leaks that appear only in driving rain and water marks that spread in wet weather, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Dunton Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
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
- Dunton Green (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Dunton Green
Historic houses like Knole House, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Dunton Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Homes near green spaces like Montreal Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St John's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Dunton Green station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Dunton Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Dunton Green. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the TN13 and TN14 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Campion Square and London Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Around Dunton Green
We work in homes and buildings around Montreal Park, The Miners Arms and Trinity School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Dunton Green itself: Dunton Green station. Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Useful tips for Dunton Green property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Leave roof access to professionals
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. For an older or listed building in a place like Dunton Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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 want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
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What affects the price in Dunton Green
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for roof leak investigations in Dunton Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Common questions in Dunton Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dunton Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Dunton Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.