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Roof survey in Brenchley, Kent
We carry out roof surveys in Brenchley and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Brenchley: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Brenchley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. 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.
- Where
- Brenchley (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Brenchley?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brenchley
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Brenchley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- File the report with your home documents
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
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Why act early in Brenchley
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Brenchley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
FAQs for Brenchley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brenchley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Brenchley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I book a survey in Brenchley?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Brenchley homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Scotney Castle, about 4.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brenchley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Paddock Wood station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Brenchley is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Brenchley is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Brenchley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Market Heath Close and Holly Bank, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Brenchley, we cover Petteridge (1 mile south-west), Matfield (1 mile west), Paddock Wood (2 miles north), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Brenchley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose And Crown Public House, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. Brenchley’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.2 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.