Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Broom Street
Independent roof surveys in Broom Street. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
How a roof survey works in Broom Street
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Broom Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Broom Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Broom Street
Your questions about roof surveys in Broom Street
Is my home in Broom Street listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Faversham station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broom Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Broom Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords and agents in Broom Street book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Why act early in Broom Street
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. For an older or listed building in a place like Broom Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Broom Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof surveys in Broom Street: local notes
Broom Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Faversham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park such as South Swale, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Broom Street is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. If you are in Broom Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broom Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME13 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Broom Street: Graveney (1 mile south-east), Culmers (1 mile south-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south), Slutshole (2 miles south-east) and Hernhill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Around Broom Street
In Broom Street, that means homes and buildings near South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Broom Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.