Kent · London and the South East
Swift's Green Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Swift's Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Roof leak investigations around Swift's Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Whatever the street in Swift's Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Swift's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN27 is covered for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Swift's Green: Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Swift's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Swift's Green is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Swift's Green
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We’re often asked to look into drips from nail tips in a cold loft and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters.
Many homes in small places like Swift's Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Why act early in Swift's Green
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. In a small place like Swift's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Swift's Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Swift's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Questions from Swift's Green
Is my home in Swift's Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Swift's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Swift's Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.