Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Nettlestead Green
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Nettlestead Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Nettlestead Green
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Typical surveys look at leaks below a flat extension roof and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on the roof space, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Nettlestead Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Nettlestead Green (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Nettlestead Green 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.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Do you need a roof leak investigation in Nettlestead Green?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
If you let a flat or house near Yalding station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Questions from Nettlestead Green
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlestead Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Nettlestead Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Nettlestead Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How do I book a survey in Nettlestead Green?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlestead Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What affects the price in Nettlestead Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Roof leak investigations in Nettlestead Green: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Old Soar Manor, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nettlestead Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Nettlestead Green, we can survey the roof. Nettlestead Green is one of the places in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane. Other places close to Nettlestead Green include Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
What’s near Nettlestead Green
The closest station to Nettlestead Green is Yalding station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers