Kent · London and the South East
Stone Street Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Stone Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
About our roof leak investigation in Stone Street
Our roof leak investigations cover Stone Street and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains that grow after rain and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stone Street, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Stone Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Stone Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stone Street?
Yes, Stone Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Stone Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
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What we’re asked to look at in Stone Street
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you let a flat or house near Kemsing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why act early in Stone Street
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. Outbuildings and barns around Stone Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Stone Street
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Stone Street property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Wind, rain and roofs in Stone Street
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Ightham Mote, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone Street. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
If you live near a park such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark like St Lawrence, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Stone Street is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Stone Street and nearby. Stone Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN15 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Church Road, Stone Street Road and Pond Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Stone Street, we cover Bitchet Green (1 mile south-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north), Godden Green (1 mile west) and Ightham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Stone Street
We work in homes and buildings around Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.2 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Street includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Stone Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.