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Farleigh Green Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Farleigh Green? You can book a roof leak investigation in Farleigh Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
FAQs for Farleigh Green
Is my home in Farleigh 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.
Do you cover Farleigh Green?
Yes, Farleigh Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
How do I book a survey in Farleigh Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Roof leak investigation in Farleigh Green
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed staining around the chimney inside and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Farleigh Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Farleigh Green (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Farleigh Green?
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
For landlords with property near East Farleigh station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Farleigh Green
Stoneacre, about 4.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farleigh Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like East Farleigh Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Farleigh Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Farleigh Green and the places around it.
We cover every part of ME15 for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Farleigh Green
We work in homes and buildings around Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Tickled Trout pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Carrying out the fix
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Farleigh Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.