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Roof surveys in ME17
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode district, which takes in Coxheath, Harrietsham and Lenham. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Places in ME17
- Coxheath
- Harrietsham
- Lenham
- Marley
- Boughton Monchelsea
- Langley Heath
- Boughton Green
- Kingswood
- Sutton Valence
- Leeds
- Chart Sutton
- Eyhorne Street
- Langley
- Lenham Heath
- Hollingbourne
- Linton
- Warmlake
- Platt's Heath
- Sandway
- Broadstone
- Caring
- Chartway Street
- Fairbourne Heath
- Grafty Green
- Lenham Forstal
- Warren Street
- Pollhill
- Broad Street
- Five Wents
- Leadingcross Green
- Liverton Street
- Ulcombe
- West Street
- Wierton
- Ashbank
- Chegworth
- Cold Harbour
- Devil's Den
- Eastwood
- Hucking
- Payden Street
- Rabbit's Cross
- Woodside Green
- Boughton Malherbe
- Broomfield
- Maidstone
- Park Wood
- Willington
- Otham
- Loose
What we do in ME17
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll confirm the price: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof surveys across ME17: what to expect
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat roofs, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and worn or blocked valleys.
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in ME17
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Local landmarks in Coxheath
In Coxheath, that means homes and buildings near Cornwallis Academy, The Horse Shoes Public House and Coxheath Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Quarry Wood (1.4 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Coxheath is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Homes and roofs across ME17
Homes across ME17 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked, wherever they are in ME17.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, ME17 included. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends.
Coxheath: If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall Maidstone, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Homes near green spaces such as Quarry Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Why act early?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Why roofs fail
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in ME17
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in ME17
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How much does a roof survey cost in ME17?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is ME17 in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in ME17 and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.