Kent · London and the South East
Roof surveys in TN8
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across TN8, from Edenbridge, Marlpit Hill and Crockham Hill. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns and villages in TN8
- Edenbridge
- Marlpit Hill
- Crockham Hill
- Cowden
- Four Elms
- Bough Beech
- Hever
- How Green
- Markbeech
- Marsh Green
- Newtown
- Stick Hill
- Goodley Stock
- Mowshurst
- Pootings
- Troy Town
- Chiddingstone Hoath
- Sevenoaks
Our services across TN8
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Neighbouring districts
Across Kent
Towns and villages in Kent
Areas we cover
How a roof survey works in TN8
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We are frequently asked to look into gutters that overflow in heavy rain and valley linings that have cracked or split, across flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
What you’ll pay
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why clients in TN8 book us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of clients satisfied
Arrange 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. We will confirm the price before you book.
Near you in Edenbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Inn, Church of St Peter and St Paul and Edenbridge Primary School, among other places. Edenbridge has its own railway station: Edenbridge Town station. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east).
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across TN8
Across TN8, from Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Marlpit Hill outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in TN8 are where it usually shows.
Edenbridge: Historic houses such as Hever Castle, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Edenbridge goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Anyone responsible for a site like Edenbridge Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common roof problems in TN8
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Useful tips for TN8 property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Why act early?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Questions from TN8
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.