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Roof surveys in ME20
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across ME20, from Ditton, Aylesford and Lunsford. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within ME20
- Ditton
- Aylesford
- Lunsford
- Larkfield
- Eccles
- New Hythe
- Kit's Coty
- Forstal
- Pratling Street
- Allington
- Leybourne
- Sandling
Services in ME20
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
- All services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll confirm the price: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Our roof survey service in ME20
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- 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.
What affects the price in ME20
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Near you in Ditton
In Ditton, that means homes and buildings near Ditton Quarry, Ditton Infant School and Aylesford School. Nearby too are St Peter's Church (within half a mile west), The Malling School (1 mile west) and Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Roof surveys across ME20: local notes
ME20 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
London and South East England mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in ME20 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Ditton: If you let a flat or house near Aylesford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Ditton Quarry is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Landlords, agents and block managers in ME20
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What affects the price in ME20
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Questions from ME20
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.