Kent · London and the South East
Tutt Hill Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Tutt Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Roof leak investigation in Tutt Hill: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Common reasons to book are leaks below a flat extension roof and damp underlay across a wide area, across the roof space, lead flashings and flat roof details.
Many homes in small places like Tutt Hill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Tutt Hill (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Nearby places to Tutt Hill
What else we do in Tutt Hill
For landlords and managing agents
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
FAQs for Tutt Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Tutt Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Tutt Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Tutt Hill is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Tutt Hill roofs and the weather
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. Godinton House, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tutt Hill. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you run a business near County Square, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you look after a building such as The Hayesbrook School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Tutt Hill and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Tutt Hill: Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Tutt Hill
Tutt Hill’s nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Tutt Hill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.