Kent · London and the South East
Langton Green Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Langton Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
About our roof leak investigation in Langton Green
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’ve noticed drips in the loft during heavy rain and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Langton Green can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Langton Green (TN3, TN4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Langton Green
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 1.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Langton Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Corn Exchange, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Langton Green is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Langton Green and nearby. Langton Green is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN3 and TN4 for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Ryders, Little Footway and Hazelbank or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Rusthall (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile north), Speldhurst (1 mile north), Poundsbridge (2 miles north) and Stockland Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Southborough (3 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Langton Green
Around Langton Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Holmewood House School, Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The Oak pub. For rail, the closest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (4.8 miles west) and The Amelia (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Langton Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Homes in smaller places like Langton Green can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Langton Green
What else we do in Langton Green
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Langton Green, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Langton Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Langton Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Langton Green?
Yes, Langton Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
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. Reports are sent by email.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Langton Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Langton Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we are asked to look at in Langton Green
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
For landlords with property near Tunbridge Wells station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?