Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Brogdale, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Brogdale. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Brogdale needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof survey in Brogdale
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a small place like Brogdale, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Brogdale (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Brogdale, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- 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
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Roof surveys around Brogdale
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Brogdale, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.2 miles south-west, the area around Brogdale has a long history. 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. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Ospringe Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Brogdale is about 1 mile south-west of Preston, in Kent. Whether the building in Brogdale is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Brogdale is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Whitehill (1 mile east), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brogdale
We work in homes and buildings around The Alma pub and The Abbey School and the streets around them. The closest station to Brogdale is Faversham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3 miles west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
What else we do in Brogdale
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Brogdale
Is Brogdale within the area you cover?
Yes, Brogdale is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Brogdale, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Brogdale is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space