Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Brandfold
Roof surveys around Brandfold, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Brandfold, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof survey in Brandfold
We survey roofs in Brandfold and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Brandfold, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Brandfold (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof surveys in Brandfold: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.5 miles south-west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Brandfold has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Marden station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to The Gill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Brandfold is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Brandfold is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN17 for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Brandfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Gill. Brandfold’s nearest station is Marden station, about 3.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Brandfold: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marden station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Brandfold?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Brandfold?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.