Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Clap Hill, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Clap Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For an older or listed building in a place like Clap Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Clap Hill
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
About our roof survey in Clap Hill
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Clap Hill, 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 frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Clap Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Prices for roof surveys in Clap Hill
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about roof surveys in Clap Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Ham Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Clap Hill listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you cover Clap Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Clap Hill.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Clap Hill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Places near Clap Hill
More services for Clap Hill
Local roofs in Clap Hill
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 4.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Clap Hill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Poulton Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Clap Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Around Clap Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn and the streets around them. Clap Hill’s nearest station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Clap Hill includes Hatch Park.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Clap Hill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.