Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Folly Town
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Folly Town, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigation in Folly Town: what you get
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’re worried about leaks below a flat extension roof and damp on a chimney breast, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Folly Town frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Folly Town (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Folly Town
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Folly Town can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Folly Town
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Folly Town, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Folly Town questions
Will you come out to Folly Town?
Yes. Folly Town is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Folly Town?
Yes, Folly Town is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
What we are asked to look at in Folly Town
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining around the chimney inside
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Folly Town, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Nearby places to Folly Town
What else we do in Folly Town
Folly Town roofs and the weather
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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’s detailed. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wye School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Folly Town. Folly Town is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Folly Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bowl Inn. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.