Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Charing Heath
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Charing Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Local roofs in Charing Heath
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Godinton House, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charing Heath. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing Heath is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Charing Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Charing Heath: Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charing Heath
In Charing Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Charing Heath is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
Roof survey in Charing Heath
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Charing Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Charing Heath (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Charing Heath, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Charing Heath, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Useful tips for Charing Heath property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Prices for roof surveys in Charing Heath
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about roof surveys in Charing Heath
Is Charing Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Charing Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charing Heath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Do you need a roof survey in Charing Heath?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Towns and villages near Charing Heath
Also in Charing Heath
Landlord and commercial surveys in Charing Heath
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.