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Roof survey in Allington, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Allington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Allington: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and loose ridge or hip tiles, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and natural slate.
Around Allington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Allington (ME16, ME20, ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Allington is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Allington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Allington
How do I find out if my home in Allington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Allington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Allington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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 we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Allington
The wider area around Allington has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 4.2 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces like Whatman Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. The streets around a church such as St. Nicholas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Allington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Allington and the places around it.
All of ME16, ME20 and ME14 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Allington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Whatman Park and Malta Inn and the streets around them. Allington’s nearest station is Barming station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Allington includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.