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Roof survey in Comp, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Comp, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Comp
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, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Somewhere as small as Comp, 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. 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 main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Comp (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Nearby places to Comp
What else we do in Comp
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Comp can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
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.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Comp
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What we are asked to look at in Comp
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Comp homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Comp goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. Roofs in Comp get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Comp and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Comp include Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Comp
In Comp, that means homes and buildings near The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile west).
Comp questions
Is Comp within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Comp is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.