Kent · London and the South East
Bethersden Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bethersden, with photos and a written report.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Bethersden
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and torn or sagging underlay, on natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Bethersden may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Bethersden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Bethersden book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bethersden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Bethersden
What else we do in Bethersden
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bethersden
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Bethersden, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Bethersden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bethersden?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for 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.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Bethersden homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Godinton House, about 4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Bethersden goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Bethersden Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In Bethersden, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Bethersden, we cover Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Bethersden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Bethersden, 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.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.