Kent · London and the South East
Leigh Green Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Leigh Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Leigh Green
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mildred, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Leigh Green
We investigate roof leaks in Leigh Green and across London and the South East. We visit on any day of the week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and leaks that appear only in driving rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Leigh Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Leigh Green (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Leigh Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Stay off ladders and the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Leigh Green
Will you come out to Leigh Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Leigh Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Leigh Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
Also near Leigh Green
More services for Leigh Green
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Leigh Green
Smallhythe Place, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Leigh Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Tenterden Church of England Junior School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live near a park such as Turners Field, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Leigh Green, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Across Kent, we cover Leigh Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN30 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Leigh Green: Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
Around Leigh Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. The closest station to Leigh Green is Appledore (Kent) station, about 5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.