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Roof Survey in Broadstone
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadstone. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadstone
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 often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Older buildings in small places like Broadstone may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Broadstone
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Broadstone, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What else we do in Broadstone
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Broadstone, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Broadstone, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
FAQs for Broadstone
Do you cover smaller places like Broadstone?
Yes, Broadstone is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roof surveys in Broadstone: local notes
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Broadstone goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Broadstone and nearby. Broadstone is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across ME17 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broadstone
In Broadstone, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).