Kent · London and the South East
Bessels Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Bessels Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bessels Green
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and standing water on a flat roof, across the roof space, lead flashings and flat roofs.
Village roofs often 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bessels Green (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bessels Green
With Knole House about 2.2 miles south-east, Bessels Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Riverhead Infants' School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Montreal Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Bessels Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN13 and TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Bessels Green, we cover Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Bessels Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montreal Park, New Beacon School and The King's Head Public House. Bessels Green’s nearest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Bessels Green
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Why act early in Bessels Green
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. For older village homes like those around Bessels Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common roof problems in Bessels Green
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you live in an older home near Chapel of the Good Shepherd, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for roof surveys in Bessels Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Bessels Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Bessels Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sevenoaks station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Bessels Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Bessels Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.