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Roof survey in Colt's Hill, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colt's Hill. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
When to book a survey in Colt's Hill
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take a building like Capel Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colt's Hill
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Colt's Hill, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Colt's Hill (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Colt's Hill
Other services in Colt's Hill
Why it’s worth a survey now in Colt's Hill
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For an older or listed building in a place like Colt's Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A report with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Colt's Hill, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Questions from Colt's Hill
How do I find out if my home in Colt's Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Colt's Hill?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Colt's Hill
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Paddock Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Foal Hurst Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Surveys in Colt's Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Colt's Hill
Around Colt's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dovecote Inn, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
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.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles