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Roof survey in Biddenden Green, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Biddenden Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Biddenden Green
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Biddenden Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Biddenden Green homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Smarden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Pluckley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Biddenden Green and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Biddenden Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Biddenden Green, we cover Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Biddenden Green
Around Biddenden Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn and the streets around them. Biddenden Green’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
Biddenden Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Biddenden Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Pluckley station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Biddenden Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we are asked to look at in Biddenden Green
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Keep the report with your property records
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.