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Roof survey in Chegworth, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Chegworth, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
About our roof survey in Chegworth
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Chegworth 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Chegworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Chegworth book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What a roof survey looks like in Chegworth
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Chegworth across London and South East England. Chegworth is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Chegworth include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
What’s near Chegworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Park Gate Inn, among other places. Chegworth’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chegworth includes Detling Hill.
Chegworth questions
How do I find out if my home in Chegworth is listed?
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.
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you cover Chegworth for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Chegworth included.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Prices for roof surveys in Chegworth
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Chegworth
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
With Leeds Castle about 0.9 miles west, the area around Chegworth has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours