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Roof leak investigation in New Pound, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in New Pound.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
How a roof leak investigation works in New Pound
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water that shows only in certain storms and wet patches on loft insulation.
Roofs in small places like New Pound often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- New Pound (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in New Pound
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Anyone responsible for a site like Mereworth Community Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof leak investigations in New Pound: local notes
About 1.9 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around New Pound has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church like St Lawrence's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. New Pound is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. New Pound is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the ME18 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Near you in New Pound
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, about 2.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
New Pound questions
Do you cover smaller places like New Pound?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in New Pound is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in New Pound?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like New Pound, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in New Pound
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.