Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Finberry
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Finberry. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
How a roof leak investigation works in Finberry
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. Typical surveys look at condensation that looks like a leak and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, across flat roof details, the roof space and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Finberry frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Finberry (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Finberry needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Questions from Finberry
Do you carry out roof surveys in Finberry?
Yes, Finberry is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Finberry?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Finberry?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof leak investigations in Finberry: local notes
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Godinton House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Finberry. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Ashford International station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take a building like Finberry Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Finberry for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Finberry is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive, all of which we cover. We also cover Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Around Finberry
We work in homes and buildings around Ashford Green Corridors and John Wallis Academy. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
Why get it checked now?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. In a small place like Finberry, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.