Kent · London and the South East
Detling Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Detling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
About our roof survey in Detling
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings.
In a small place like Detling, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Detling (ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Detling
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Detling goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Valley Park School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around The Larches shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Detling is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
All of ME14 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way, all of which we cover. We also cover Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Detling
In Detling, that means homes and buildings near The Larches and The Cock Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Towns and villages near Detling
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Detling, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Detling questions
Is my home in Detling listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bearsted station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s 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.
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. The report includes photos and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Detling?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
What affects the price in Detling
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Detling can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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 the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Detling
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we are asked to look at in Detling
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Martin of Tours Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one