Kent · London and the South East
Ulcombe Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Ulcombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Ulcombe?
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Stains around a skylight
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof leak investigation in Ulcombe: what you get
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it is safe. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks below a flat extension roof and wet patches high on an inside wall.
Somewhere as small as Ulcombe, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ulcombe roofs and the weather
With Leeds Castle about 2.5 miles north, Ulcombe sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Ulcombe Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Ulcombe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME17. That includes homes and businesses on The Street and Chapmans Place and the roads around them. We also cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ulcombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Harrow Public House, among other places. Ulcombe’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Putting the leak right
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ulcombe
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Ulcombe, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Ulcombe
Also in Ulcombe
Questions from Ulcombe
Is my home in Ulcombe listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Ulcombe?
Yes, Ulcombe is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Ulcombe?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.