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Roof leak investigation in South Green, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in South Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in South Green
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you’re worried about leaks that appear only in driving rain and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like South Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- South Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in South Green
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Leeds Castle about 4.4 miles south, South Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Newington station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Living close to Stockbury Hill Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in South Green and nearby. South Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Other places close to South Green include Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in South Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stockbury Hill Wood and The Three Squirrels pub and the streets around them. The closest station to South Green is Newington station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). The countryside around South Green includes Detling Hill.
Towns and villages near South Green
Other services in South Green
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near South Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in South Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Green?
Yes, South Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in South Green as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like South Green?
Yes, South Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. 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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Why act early in South Green
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. For older village homes like those around South Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in South Green
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in South Green?
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover