Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Marlpit Hill
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Marlpit Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
About our roof leak investigation in Marlpit Hill
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast and leaks that appear only in driving rain, across rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Marlpit Hill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Marlpit Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Marlpit Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Also near Marlpit Hill
What else we do in Marlpit Hill
Leaks and storm damage in Marlpit Hill
Chartwell, about 2.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marlpit Hill. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Edenbridge Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Wherever you are in Marlpit Hill, we can come and survey your property. Marlpit Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across TN8 for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Marlpit Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan pub and the streets around them. Marlpit Hill has its own railway station: Edenbridge station. Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
Why get it checked now?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. In a small place like Marlpit Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marlpit Hill
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
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.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Marlpit Hill
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Marlpit Hill
How do I find out if my home in Marlpit Hill 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Marlpit Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
When to book a survey in Marlpit Hill
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?