Kent · London and the South East
Parker's Green Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Parker's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Parker's Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- 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
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Parker's Green
We investigate roof leaks in Parker's Green and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. 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. Common reasons to book are leaks below a flat extension roof and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, across chimney stacks, flat roof details and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Parker's Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Parker's Green (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Parker's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Parker's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Parker's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Parker's Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Parker's Green roofs and the weather
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Parker's Green has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 3.4 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Tonbridge station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Woodlands Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Parker's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in Parker's Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Hadlow Road East, Three Elm Lane and Cuckoo Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Parker's Green, we cover Pittswood (1 mile north), Hadlow (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile east), Barnes Street (2 miles east) and Goose Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north), Northfleet (15 miles north) and Swanley (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Parker's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Squirrels pub, Hadlow Rural Community School and Hadlow Rural Community School, among other places. The closest station to Parker's Green is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Note the weather when the leak shows
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Parker's Green
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
The streets around a church such as St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report