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Roof survey in Broomfield, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Broomfield and across Kent.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broomfield
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Broomfield, homes are frequently 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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.
- Where
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Broomfield
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Local roofs in Broomfield
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broomfield and nearby. Broomfield is one of the places in Kent where we work.
All of ME17 is within our area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Broomfield, we cover Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Around Broomfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Park Gate Inn. The closest station to Broomfield is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Leeds Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Broomfield includes Detling Hill.
FAQs for Broomfield
Do you cover smaller places like Broomfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
What does a roof survey include?
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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broomfield
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Broomfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broomfield
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Broomfield
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Leeds Castle, about 0.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broomfield. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Broomfield 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.