Kent · London and the South East
Broadwater Down Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Broadwater Down from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Broadwater Down often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our roof survey in Broadwater Down
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Broadwater Down, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Broadwater Down
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Groombridge Place about 2.7 miles west, Broadwater Down sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Tunbridge Wells station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Broadwater Down Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Broadwater Down for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN2, TN4 and TN1 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road and the roads around them. With the A267 close by, Broadwater Down is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Broadwater Down
In Broadwater Down, that means homes and buildings near Sir Alf Ramsey pub, Dunorlan Park and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and the streets around them. Broadwater Down’s nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadwater Down includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Places near Broadwater Down
Also in Broadwater Down
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broadwater Down
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. In an older home around Broadwater Down, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Broadwater Down
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Broadwater Down
Will you come out to Broadwater Down?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tunbridge Wells station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How much does a roof survey cost in Broadwater Down?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Signs you need a roof survey in Broadwater Down
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mark's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.