Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Benenden
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Benenden, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof surveys in Benenden: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Benenden Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St George, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Benenden, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN17. Streets in the area include The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road. Main roads around Benenden include the B2086. We also cover the places around Benenden: Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Near you in Benenden
We work in homes and buildings around King William IV Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
About our roof survey in Benenden
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Benenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Benenden
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Benenden can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. For an older or listed building in a place like Benenden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Benenden
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
FAQs for Benenden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Benenden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Benenden?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Benenden is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Common roof problems in Benenden
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Great Dixter, about 5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Benenden. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report