Kent · London and the South East
Roof surveys in TN3
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across TN3, covering Langton Green, Lamberhurst and Groombridge. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within TN3
- Langton Green
- Lamberhurst
- Groombridge
- Speldhurst
- Bidborough
- Fordcombe
- Frant
- Bullingstone
- Printstile
- Ashurst
- Bells Yew Green
- Stockland Green
- Teasley Mead
- Eridge Green
- The Platt
- Stone Cross
- Birchden
- Mott's Mill
- Lamberhurst Quarter
- Rusthall
Services in TN3
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About roof surveys in TN3
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and standing water on a flat roof, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
What you’ll pay
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why clients in TN3 book us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Langton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Langton Green Primary School and The Oak pub. Also close by are Church of All Saints (0.5 miles west) and Holmewood House School (0.5 miles south). The closest station to Langton Green is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (4.8 miles west) and The Amelia (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Langton Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across TN3
Older homes across TN3 often keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Across London and South East England, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Each roof in TN3 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Langton Green: With Groombridge Place about 1.5 miles south-west, the area around Langton Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Tunbridge Wells station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
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.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What a survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
Signs you need a roof survey
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
TN3: your questions answered
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t 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.