Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Barming Heath, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Barming Heath. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
About our roof survey in Barming Heath
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Barming Heath (ME16, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Barming Heath
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you look after a building such as Barming Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Roof surveys in Barming Heath: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll 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.
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces such as Quarry Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. We survey roofs in Barming Heath and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Roof surveys in ME16 and ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Barming Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Quarry Wood, St Simon Stock Catholic School and The Bull Inn. Barming Heath’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
Why act early in Barming Heath
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Barming Heath
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Barming Heath, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Barming Heath: your questions answered
Will you come out to Barming Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barming Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Barming Heath
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
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, which helps with budgets and planning.