Kent · London and the South East
Stick Hill Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Stick Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Stick Hill
The wider area around Stick Hill has a long history of building, with Hever Castle about 1.5 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Bookings from Stick Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of TN8 is within our area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
What’s near Stick Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Queen's Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
How a roof leak investigation works in Stick Hill
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on the roof space, lead flashings and flat roof details.
Somewhere as small as Stick Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Stick Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Stick Hill questions
Is my home in Stick Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Stick Hill?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Stick Hill, 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 tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. Older and listed buildings around Stick Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Stick Hill
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Condensation that looks like a leak
For landlords with property near Hever station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover