Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Addington, Kent
Roof surveys in Addington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older and listed buildings around Addington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
About our roof survey in Addington
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Addington are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Addington (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Addington
Other services in Addington
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Addington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Local roofs in Addington
With Old Soar Manor about 3.9 miles south-west, Addington sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near West Malling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Addington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of ME19 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Addington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Addington is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
What we’re asked to look at in Addington
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you live near a park like Manor Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Questions from Addington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Addington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Addington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.