Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Pembles Cross, Kent
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Pembles Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Roof leak investigation in Pembles Cross
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Pembles Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Pembles Cross (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
Questions from Pembles Cross
Will you come out to Pembles Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pembles Cross?
Yes, Pembles Cross is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Pembles Cross?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
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Leaks and storm damage in Pembles Cross
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Pembles Cross goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Egerton Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Pembles Cross is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Pembles Cross and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Pembles Cross include Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross’s nearest station is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Pembles Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.