Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Wanshurst Green
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Wanshurst Green.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Wanshurst Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a roof leak investigation works in Wanshurst Green
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it’s safe. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’re worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and leaks below a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Wanshurst Green frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Wanshurst Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Wanshurst Green
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
FAQs for Wanshurst Green
Do you cover smaller places like Wanshurst Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Wanshurst Green?
Yes, Wanshurst Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I book a survey in Wanshurst Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you look in the roof 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 cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof leak investigations around Wanshurst Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Wanshurst Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Wanshurst Green. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN12 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Wanshurst Green
For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Common roof problems in Wanshurst Green
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water that shows only in certain storms
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one