Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ashbank
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ashbank, with photos and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Common roof problems in Ashbank
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 0.6 miles east, show how far back building around Ashbank goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
About our roof survey in Ashbank
Our roof surveys cover Ashbank and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate alike.
Some older homes in villages like Ashbank are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Ashbank
What else we do in Ashbank
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashbank and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Ashbank questions
Will you come out to Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Ashbank listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Ashbank?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Ashbank homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Ashbank as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Ashbank is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Every address in ME17 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on George Lane and Wykeham Grove or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ashbank include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Around Ashbank
Around Ashbank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Ashbank includes Detling Hill.
What affects the price in Ashbank
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Ashbank, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Ashbank, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Why act early in Ashbank
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashbank
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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