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Roof survey in Bean, Kent
Roof surveys around Bean, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What affects the price in Bean
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roof survey in Bean
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Bean, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Bean (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Bean
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Bean homes and their roofs
Bean is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bean Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Beacon Wood Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For businesses in and around places like Bluewater, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bean and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of DA2 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road, and we cover them all. With the B255 close by, Bean is simple for us to get to. We also cover Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Around Bean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Wood Country Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Black Horse pub. The closest station to Bean is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Not far away are Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Common questions in Bean
Do you cover smaller places like Bean?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Bean is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Bean can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bean
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.