Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in East Farleigh
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across East Farleigh, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
How a roof survey works in East Farleigh
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there’s safe access. 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 leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as East Farleigh, 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 often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- East Farleigh (ME15, ME16)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to East Farleigh
Also in East Farleigh
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Your questions about roof surveys in East Farleigh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Farleigh?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to East Farleigh?
Yes, East Farleigh is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like East Farleigh, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
East Farleigh 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Stoneacre, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Farleigh. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. For businesses in and around places like Fremlin Walk, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit East Farleigh as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in ME15 and ME16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. East Farleigh is on the B2010, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Near you in East Farleigh
We work in homes and buildings around Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy, among other places. East Farleigh has its own railway station: East Farleigh station. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills.
Why act early in East Farleigh
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Farleigh can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in East Farleigh
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.