Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Perrywood
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Perrywood, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Perrywood
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey slate and tile slopes, the roof space and flat roof details, and people most often book us about water marks that spread in wet weather and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
For a small place like Perrywood, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Perrywood (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perrywood roofs and the weather
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Perrywood. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Selling station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Perrywood can all book roof leak investigations. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Perrywood: Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Perrywood
Around Perrywood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Lion Public House, among other places. Perrywood’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Perrywood
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Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Perrywood?
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Take a building like Selling Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in Perrywood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Perrywood?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Perrywood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Perrywood within the area you cover?
Yes, Perrywood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Why act early in Perrywood
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Perrywood
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Perrywood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.