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Roof survey in Capel, Kent
Need a roof survey in Capel? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Capel
We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Capel are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Capel (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Capel
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas à Becket, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Capel Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Roofs in Capel get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN12 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Capel
Around Capel, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foal Hurst Wood, The Dovecote Inn and Mascalls School and the streets around them. Capel’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Capel
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Capel questions
Do you cover smaller places like Capel?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Capel?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Capel
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Capel, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for roof surveys in Capel, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.