Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Fordcombe
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Fordcombe.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Fordcombe
We investigate roof leaks in Fordcombe and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed water marks that spread in wet weather and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Fordcombe, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Fordcombe, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Questions from Fordcombe
How do I find out if my home in Fordcombe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Fordcombe within the area you cover?
Yes, Fordcombe is covered. 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.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fordcombe
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fordcombe and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Fordcombe
Also in Fordcombe
Fordcombe roofs and the weather
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Groombridge Place about 1.8 miles south, Fordcombe sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Corn Exchange, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst Kent station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Fordcombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Fordcombe and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in TN3 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Near you in Fordcombe
We work in homes and buildings around Chafford Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Fordcombe is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What we are asked to look at in Fordcombe
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Anyone responsible for a site like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?