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Roof survey in Dean Street, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Dean Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Dean Street
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Somewhere as small as Dean Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Dean Street (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Dean Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when you book
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we are asked to look at in Dean Street
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fremlin Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
FAQs for Dean Street
I let a flat near East Farleigh station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dean Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you cover Dean Street?
Yes. We cover Dean Street and the rest of Kent. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Dean Street
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dean Street and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Dean Street.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME15. Local streets include Forge Lane and Dean Street. We also cover the places around Dean Street: East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Around Dean Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Walnut Tree pub, St Augustine Academy and Quarry Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Dean Street is East Farleigh station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dean Street includes Boxley Hills.