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Roof survey in Cranbrook Common, Kent
Independent roof surveys in Cranbrook Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Cranbrook Common
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate alike.
In a village or hamlet like Cranbrook Common, 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cranbrook Common (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It is useful 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 most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Cranbrook Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Roof by roof
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.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Cranbrook Common homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Cranbrook Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN17 postcode area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Cranbrook Common, we cover Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Near you in Cranbrook Common
Around Cranbrook Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cranbrook Common
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cranbrook Common and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
FAQs for Cranbrook Common
How do I find out if my home in Cranbrook Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Cranbrook Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Cranbrook Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
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 inc. VAT.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Useful tips for Cranbrook Common property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.