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Roof survey in Chainhurst, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chainhurst. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Chainhurst: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Chainhurst?
Yes, Chainhurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Marden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
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.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How a roof survey works in Chainhurst
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and torn or sagging underlay.
Some older homes in villages like Chainhurst 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 often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chainhurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What else we do in Chainhurst
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
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.
Chainhurst homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Chainhurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Chainhurst.
Every address in TN12 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Chainhurst: Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Chainhurst
The closest station to Chainhurst is Marden station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Useful tips for Chainhurst property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Chainhurst frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Chainhurst
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
Around Chainhurst, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?