Kent · London and the South East
Broad Tenterden Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Broad Tenterden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Broad Tenterden: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Broad Tenterden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Broad Tenterden (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Broad Tenterden, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Broad Tenterden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Broad Tenterden: your questions answered
Is Broad Tenterden in the area you cover?
Yes, Broad Tenterden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Broad Tenterden is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Broad Tenterden?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Roof surveys in Broad Tenterden: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Tenterden Church of England Junior School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Turners Field, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Broad Tenterden, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Broad Tenterden. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Broad Tenterden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Vine Inn, Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Signs you need a roof survey in Broad Tenterden
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Historic houses like Smallhythe Place, about 1.6 miles south, show how far back building around Broad Tenterden goes. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Useful tips for Broad Tenterden property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.