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Roof survey in Broad Street, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Broad Street, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Broad Street
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Somewhere as small as Broad Street, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Broad Street (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Broad Street questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Street?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hollingbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Broad Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Broad Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Broad Street
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys in Broad Street: local notes
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Broad Street goes. 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Broad Street is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Broad Street is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way. We also cover the places around Broad Street: Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Broad Street
We work in homes and buildings around Hook and Hatchet pub and White Horse Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Nearby places to Broad Street
Other services in Broad Street
Signs you need a roof survey in Broad Street
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
Living close to White Horse Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos