Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Stubb's Cross
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Stubb's Cross. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stubb's Cross
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof leak investigation in Stubb's Cross
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. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are damp underlay across a wide area and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
For a small place like Stubb's Cross, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Stubb's Cross
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
If you live near a park such as Ashford Community Woodland, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Stubb's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know 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.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Why get it checked now?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stubb's Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Stubb's Cross
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Stubb's Cross roofs and the weather
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will 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. With Godinton House about 3.3 miles north, Stubb's Cross 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For businesses in and around places such as Ashford Designer Outlet, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stubb's Cross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Near you in Stubb's Cross
We work in homes and buildings around John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stubb's Cross include Orlestone Forest.
Questions from Stubb's Cross
How do I find out if my home in Stubb's Cross is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Stubb's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.