Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Branbridges
We carry out roof surveys in Branbridges and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Branbridges, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof survey in Branbridges: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Somewhere as small as Branbridges, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Branbridges (TN12, ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Branbridges
Is Branbridges within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Beltring station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I book a survey in Branbridges?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t 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.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Branbridges
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 4.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Branbridges goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Beltring station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like East Peckham Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Branbridges is about 2 miles north of Paddock Wood, in Kent. If you are in Branbridges, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN12 and ME18. If you need a roof survey at a property on Old Road, Torbay Road and Orchard Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Beltring (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile west), Hale Street (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile west) and Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Near you in Branbridges
Around Branbridges, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rose and Crown pub. The closest station to Branbridges is Beltring station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Hop Farm Museum (1 mile south) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Towns and villages near Branbridges
Also in Branbridges
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.