Kent · London and the South East
Maltman's Hill Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Maltman's Hill and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
How a roof leak investigation works in Maltman's Hill
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast and wet patches high on an inside wall, on lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details.
For a small place like Maltman's Hill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Maltman's Hill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Maltman's Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maltman's Hill?
Yes, Maltman's Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Maltman's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Maltman's Hill 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’s useful to know about access.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When to book a survey in Maltman's Hill
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Also near Maltman's Hill
Also in Maltman's Hill
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
Leaks and storm damage in Maltman's Hill
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 5 miles east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Maltman's Hill has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Maltman's Hill, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Maltman's Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN27. Other places close to Maltman's Hill include Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Around Maltman's Hill
The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.