Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ashford, Kent
Roof surveys across Ashford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof survey in Ashford
We survey roofs in Ashford and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. 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. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Trees in streets, gardens and parks drop leaves into gutters across places like Ashford, and once a gutter blocks, water spills down the wall. Hidden valley and parapet gutters can overflow into the house itself. It’s one reason a roof is worth looking at as a whole, not just the obvious problem. Late autumn, once the leaves are down, is a sensible time to check gutters and outlets.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ashford (TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Ashford
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Godinton House about 2 miles north-west, Ashford sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live near a park such as Ashford Green Corridors, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Ashford is in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ashford can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Canterbury.
All of TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road. With the A20 and A28 close by, Ashford is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. If you are just outside Ashford, we cover Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Landmarks near Ashford
In Ashford, that means homes and buildings near The Locomotive pub, Ashford Green Corridors and Ashford School and the streets around them. Ashford has its own railway station: Ashford International station. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashford includes Hatch Park.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a busy place like Ashford, water from a failed roof can run through a building before anyone spots it, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. The earlier the cause is found, the smaller the job.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Do you need a roof survey in Ashford?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chilmington Green Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashford
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In busier parts of Ashford, parking can be tight, so tell us about driveways, permits or nearby car parks, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. The roof is inspected from the ground, from inside and, where it is safe, from the roof itself, with the drone where applicable.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Ashford: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashford International station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover Ashford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Ashford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.