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Roof survey in Claygate, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Claygate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Claygate
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Older buildings in small places like Claygate 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Claygate (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Claygate
Can a landlord with a rental near Marden station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. 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.
Is my home in Claygate listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a roof survey cost in Claygate?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. 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.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Claygate
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Margaret, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Claygate and the rest of Kent. Claygate is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Claygate
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub and the streets around them. Claygate’s nearest station is Marden station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Why act early in Claygate
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Claygate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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 you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Claygate, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Claygate, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.