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Roof surveys in TN16
Live in TN16? Our roof surveyors cover Biggin Hill, Westerham and Tatsfield and every street in between.
Where we work in TN16
- Biggin Hill
- Westerham
- Tatsfield
- Aperfield
- Brasted
- Berry's Green
- Single Street
- Brasted Chart
- Toy's Hill
- Force Green
- Moorhouse Bank
- South Street
- Puddledock
Our services across TN16
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof survey
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Send the address and what’s prompted the survey so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys across TN16: what to expect
Our roof surveys cover TN16 and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on natural slate, the roof space and flat roofs.
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How our prices work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Near you in Biggin Hill
Around Biggin Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School, Oaklands Primary Academy and St Mark's Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Biggin Hill is Woldingham station, about 3.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
Roof surveys across TN16: local notes
Owners across TN16, from Biggin Hill, Westerham and Tatsfield to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. A report helps you sort small faults before they let water in.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so every drone flight in TN16 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it is given.
Biggin Hill: Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Biggin Hill, along with any off-street space. Anyone responsible for a site like Oaklands Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What a survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Why roofs fail
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Prices for roof surveys in TN16
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
TN16: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, 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.
How do I arrange a roof survey in TN16?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.