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Egerton Forstal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Egerton Forstal? We carry out roof surveys in Egerton Forstal and across Kent.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Egerton Forstal
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and loose ridge or hip tiles, on lead flashings, natural slate and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Egerton Forstal, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Egerton Forstal, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Egerton Forstal, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Egerton Forstal: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egerton Forstal?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
I let a flat near Pluckley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Egerton Forstal?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Egerton Forstal?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the price in Egerton Forstal
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Also near Egerton Forstal
What else we do in Egerton Forstal
Do you need a roof survey in Egerton Forstal?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof surveys around Egerton Forstal
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Egerton Forstal, we can come and survey your property. Egerton Forstal is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across TN27 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Egerton Forstal
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).