Kent · London and the South East
Pested Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Pested. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof leak investigation in Pested
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you are worried about leaks below a flat extension roof and drips in the loft during heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Pested face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Pested (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Pested, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a roof leak investigation does not cover
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Pested
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
For a price for roof leak investigations in Pested, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why act early in Pested
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Outbuildings and barns around Pested are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Pested questions
Is Pested in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Pested is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Pested?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Pested?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Useful tips for Pested property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Leaks and storm damage in Pested
With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.4 miles north-west, Pested sits in an area with a long building history. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Challock Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Pested gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN25 is within our area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Pested: Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Pested
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Stag pub and the streets around them. Pested’s nearest station is Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).