Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Tudeley, Kent
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Tudeley and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
About our roof leak investigation in Tudeley
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We’re often asked to look into brown rings on upstairs ceilings and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, across lead flashings, flat roof details and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Tudeley, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. 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 Tudeley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Tudeley
- A written report with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Tudeley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
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. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Tudeley
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.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Tudeley roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Tonbridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like The Schools at Somerhill will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Tudeley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Tudeley is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
What’s near Tudeley
Around Tudeley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tudeley includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Also in Tudeley
Tudeley: your questions answered
Is Tudeley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Tudeley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we will 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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space