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Coxheath Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Coxheath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
FAQs for Coxheath
How do I find out if my home in Coxheath is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near East Farleigh station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Coxheath?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Roof survey in Coxheath
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and loose ridge or hip tiles, across natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Coxheath, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Coxheath
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For businesses in and around places such as The Mall Maidstone, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Coxheath, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coxheath
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. On a bungalow or cottage around Coxheath, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coxheath
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roof surveys in Coxheath: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Coxheath, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Coxheath.
Roof surveys in ME17 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close. We also cover the places around Coxheath: Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Near you in Coxheath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse Shoes Public House, Cornwallis Academy and Quarry Wood. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords and letting agents in Coxheath book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.