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Brattle Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Brattle, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Brattle
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’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 condensation or damp timbers in the loft and debris building up in roof valleys, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Brattle, 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 frequently need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Brattle (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Brattle, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What a roof survey looks like in Brattle
Smallhythe Place, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brattle. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Brattle for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Brattle and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Around Brattle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stonebridge Inn, among other places. The closest station to Brattle is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Brattle include Orlestone Forest.
Why act early in Brattle
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older and listed buildings around Brattle may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Questions from Brattle
Can a landlord with a rental near Appledore (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Brattle is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Common roof problems in Brattle
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Towns and villages near Brattle
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Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brattle
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.