Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Tenterden
Roof leak investigations in Tenterden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tenterden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our roof leak investigation in Tenterden
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. We’re frequently asked to look into water marks that spread in wet weather and stains around a skylight, across the roof space, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
In older homes around places like Tenterden, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tenterden (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Tenterden
What else we do in Tenterden
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Tenterden
Is my home in Tenterden listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tenterden?
Yes, Tenterden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tenterden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Could my leak actually be 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.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How we price roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Wind, rain and roofs in Tenterden
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Smallhythe Place, about 2.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tenterden. 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.
Take a building like Tenterden Infant School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Turners Field shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Tenterden means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Tenterden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN30 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Golden Square, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A28 and B2067, Tenterden is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Tenterden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Turners Field, The Vine Inn and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there’s safe access.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to Tenterden is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. In an older home around Tenterden, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance