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Roof leak investigation in Farthing Green, Kent
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Farthing Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigation in Farthing 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. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. If you are worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Farthing Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Farthing Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Farthing Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Farthing Green has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 4.4 miles north. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Staplehurst station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Farthing Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Farthing Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN12 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Around Farthing Green
For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. Even a single gap can let water in, especially in driving rain.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Farthing Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Farthing Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Farthing Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Farthing Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Farthing Green
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. In a place like Farthing Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farthing Green
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Farthing Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Farthing Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings