Kent · London and the South East
Cross-at-Hand Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Cross-at-Hand from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cross-at-Hand
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. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey the roof space, natural slate and flat roofs, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
In a small place like Cross-at-Hand, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Cross-at-Hand (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cross-at-Hand, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cross-at-Hand
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photographs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Cross-at-Hand questions
I let a flat near Staplehurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Cross-at-Hand?
Yes, Cross-at-Hand is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Towns and villages near Cross-at-Hand
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Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Cross-at-Hand, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Cross-at-Hand
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you own a rental within reach of Staplehurst station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cross-at-Hand
About 4.6 miles north lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Cross-at-Hand has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Cross-at-Hand, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Cross-at-Hand.
We survey roofs across TN12 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park. If you are just outside Cross-at-Hand, we cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Cross-at-Hand
For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).