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Roof leak investigation in Wrotham, Kent
Roof leak investigations in Wrotham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
FAQs for Wrotham
Will you come out to Wrotham?
Yes, Wrotham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Wrotham?
Yes, Wrotham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Roof leak investigation in Wrotham
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp patches next to the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Wrotham, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Wrotham (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Wrotham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Wrotham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Wrotham
What else we do in Wrotham
Roof leak investigations around Wrotham
About 3.2 miles south lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wrotham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St George, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Wrotham School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wrotham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on High Street, Old London Road and West Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wrotham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George And Dragon Public House, Borough Green Primary School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Wrotham is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Take dated photos of the leak
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wrotham
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details