Kent · London and the South East
Bitchet Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bitchet Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
Bitchet Green homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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.
Take an older house close to St Lawrence: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Kemsing station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Bitchet Green as part of our work across Kent. Bitchet Green is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN15 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Bitchet Green include Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Near you in Bitchet Green
Around Bitchet Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. Bitchet Green’s nearest station is Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
About our roof survey in Bitchet Green
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Bitchet Green 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Bitchet Green: your questions answered
I let a flat near Kemsing station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Bitchet Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you cover Bitchet Green for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Bitchet Green and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Places near Bitchet Green
Other services in Bitchet Green
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Bitchet Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in Bitchet Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Ightham Mote, about 1 mile south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bitchet Green. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.