Kent · London and the South East
Fleeden Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Fleeden, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Fleeden
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and wet patches on loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and the roof space alike.
Many homes in small places like Fleeden face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Fleeden
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Fleeden
Is Fleeden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Fleeden listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Fleeden?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Fleeden?
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
Fleeden roofs and the weather
Godinton House, about 2.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fleeden. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Living close to Ashford Community Woodland is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as John Wallis Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Fleeden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fleeden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN26 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Fleeden: Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Around Fleeden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashford Community Woodland and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Fleeden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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.