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Roof leak investigation in Four Throws, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Four Throws, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Four Throws, 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.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Roof leak investigation in Four Throws: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and damp underlay across a wide area.
Many homes in small places like Four Throws face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Four Throws (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Four Throws
Do you cover Four Throws?
Yes, Four Throws is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Four Throws as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Four Throws?
Yes. Four Throws is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
When does the report arrive?
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.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
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 whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Places near Four Throws
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Wind, rain and roofs in Four Throws
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Four Throws has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 3.9 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Homes near green spaces such as Collingwood Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Four Throws is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Four Throws is one of the places in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Roof leak investigations in TN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Four Throws
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oak And Ivy Public House and Collingwood Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Four Throws is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Four Throws
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
Your report arrives by email. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
What affects the price in Four Throws
To price your survey, we check:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.