Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Styants Bottom, Kent
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Styants Bottom from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Common questions in Styants Bottom
Is Styants Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes. Styants Bottom is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Styants Bottom?
Yes, Styants Bottom is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
About our roof leak investigation in Styants Bottom
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak typically leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Typical surveys look at drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp on a chimney breast, across lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Styants Bottom, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Styants Bottom (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Styants Bottom
Other services in Styants Bottom
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Styants Bottom
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Styants Bottom goes. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Landlords with a home close to Kemsing station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Styants Bottom gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Roof leak investigations in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Styants Bottom: Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Near you in Styants Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wrotham School, The Harrow Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Styants Bottom is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Styants Bottom
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It is unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Styants Bottom can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Styants Bottom
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
Common roof problems in Styants Bottom
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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If you live in an older home near St Lawrence, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.