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Roof Survey in Congelow
Roof surveys across Congelow, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Congelow
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Congelow may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Congelow (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Congelow
Will you come out to Congelow?
Yes, Congelow is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Yalding station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How do I book a survey in Congelow?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Congelow
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Roof surveys around Congelow
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Yalding station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Congelow and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Congelow and the places around it.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Congelow, we cover Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Around Congelow
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Public House, among other places. Congelow’s nearest station is Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west. A little further out are Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Congelow
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What we’re asked to look at in Congelow
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
The streets around a church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
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Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Congelow, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.