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Roof leak investigation in Fant, Kent
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Fant? We carry out roof leak investigations in Fant and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining around the chimney inside
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and 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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
About our roof leak investigation in Fant
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. 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’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast and damp underlay across a wide area, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Fant can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Fant (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Fant
The wider area around Fant has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 3.9 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Living close to Whatman Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Fant are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Roof leak investigations in ME16 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A26, Fant is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Fant
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. In an older home around Fant, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Fant is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fant
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Fant questions
Is my home in Fant listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Fant within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Report times depend on the package.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What we are asked to look at in Fant
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys frequently show up some distance away inside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times