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Roof survey in Crouch, Kent
Roof surveys in Crouch, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Crouch
Our roof surveys cover Crouch and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Crouch, homes are frequently 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 frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Crouch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Crouch, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crouch
About 1 mile south lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crouch has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Borough Green Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Crouch is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Crouch and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Basted Lane and Long Mill Lane. We also cover Claygate Cross (1 mile west), Basted (1 mile north-west), Platt (1 mile north-east), Comp (1 mile north-east) and Borough Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Crouch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wrotham School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Chequers Inn, among other places. Crouch’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Ightham Court (1.8 miles north-west).
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Crouch
Other services in Crouch
Crouch questions
I let a flat near Borough Green & Wrotham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Crouch is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Why act early in Crouch
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Outbuildings and barns around Crouch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Crouch
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photos and a written report every time