Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Chalk, Kent
We carry out roof surveys in Chalk and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chalk
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
About our roof survey in Chalk
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’re worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Chalk may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Chalk (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Chalk
Other services in Chalk
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Chalk questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Gravesend station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Chalk?
Yes. Chalk is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Roof surveys around Chalk
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Chalk, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 2.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Chalk goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around Shorne Woods Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Chalk and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: DA12. Whether your property is on Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
What’s near Chalk
In Chalk, that means homes and buildings near Shorne Woods Country Park, Westcourt Primary School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gravesend station, about 2 miles west. A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Chalk, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
When to book a survey in Chalk
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you let a flat or house near Gravesend station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chalk
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys