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Roof survey in Chipstead, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Chipstead, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chipstead
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Chipstead, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Chipstead (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Chipstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Chipstead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Also near Chipstead
Also in Chipstead
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Chipstead homes and their roofs
The wider area around Chipstead has a long history of building, with Knole House about 2.8 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Montreal Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Chapel of the Good Shepherd, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Dunton Green station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Chipstead for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN13 and TN14 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Near you in Chipstead
We work in homes and buildings around Montreal Park, The Bricklayers Arms and Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Chipstead questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Dunton Green station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Chipstead?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I book a survey in Chipstead?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.