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Roof Survey in Bilting
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Bilting.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a roof survey works in Bilting
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at worn or blocked valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Bilting, older cottages and farmhouses often 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Bilting (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bilting
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Bilting 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.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bilting
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What we are asked to look at in Bilting
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you look after a building such as Wye School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
Local roofs in Bilting
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Wye station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Bilting work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Bilting is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of TN25 for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Bilting include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Near you in Bilting
In Bilting, that means homes and buildings near Godmersham Park. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Places near Bilting
More services for Bilting
Common questions in Bilting
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wye station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Bilting is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.