Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Garlinge Green
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Garlinge Green and across Kent.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Garlinge Green
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it is safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and people most frequently book us about drips in the loft during heavy rain and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
For a small place like Garlinge Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Garlinge Green (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Garlinge Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know 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’s 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 is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation doesn’t insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. In a small place like Garlinge Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Garlinge Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Garlinge Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Garlinge Green?
Yes, Garlinge Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Garlinge Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Garlinge Green?
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Trees in and around Broadham Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Carrying out the fix
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Garlinge Green
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Garlinge Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Garlinge Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
All of CT4 is covered for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Garlinge Green: Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Garlinge Green
We work in homes and buildings around Broadham Down and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.