Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Charing
Roof surveys in Charing and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Charing: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Charing drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Charing (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Charing, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Read more
Nearby places to Charing
Other services in Charing
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for roof surveys in Charing, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Charing questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Charing station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Charing listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you cover Charing for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Charing.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Charing homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.9 miles south-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Charing has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Charing Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Spuckles and Kennelling Woods shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing is one of many places we visit across Kent. Charing is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN27. Streets in the area include The High Street, Market Place and Station Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Charing
In Charing, that means homes and buildings near Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and King's Head Public House, among other places. Charing has its own railway station: Charing station. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs