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Roof survey in Baker's Cross, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Baker's Cross? We carry out roof surveys in Baker's Cross and across Kent.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How a roof survey works in Baker's Cross
We survey roofs in Baker's Cross and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and torn or sagging underlay, on natural slate, lead flashings and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Baker's Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Baker's Cross
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
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The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Baker's Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Baker's Cross, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Baker's Cross
How do I find out if my home in Baker's Cross is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Baker's Cross in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Baker's Cross is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Baker's Cross homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cranbrook School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Crane Valley is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We survey roofs in Baker's Cross as part of our work across London and the South East. Baker's Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN17 and TN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Baker's Cross
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse pub, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space