Kent · London and the South East
Snoll Hatch Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Snoll Hatch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Roof leak investigation in Snoll Hatch
We investigate roof leaks in Snoll Hatch 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 it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed drips in the loft during heavy rain and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Snoll Hatch makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. 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 records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Snoll Hatch (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Snoll Hatch
Will you come out to Snoll Hatch?
Yes. Snoll Hatch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Snoll Hatch?
Yes, Snoll Hatch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Snoll Hatch, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Useful tips for Snoll Hatch property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Snoll Hatch
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Old Soar Manor, about 4.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Snoll Hatch. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as East Peckham Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. If you are in Snoll Hatch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Roof leak investigations in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road. We also cover the places around Snoll Hatch: East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Snoll Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Merry Boys pub. For rail, the closest station is Beltring station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Snoll Hatch includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
When to book a survey in Snoll Hatch
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Landlords with a home close to Beltring station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.