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Roof survey in Eynsford, Kent
Roof surveys in Eynsford and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
FAQs for Eynsford
Can a landlord with a rental near Eynsford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Will you come out to Eynsford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package.
Roof survey in Eynsford: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Eynsford may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Eynsford (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Local roofs in Eynsford
About 1 mile south-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Eynsford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 Martin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Eynsford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like The Anthony Roper Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Surveys in Eynsford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Eynsford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Roof surveys in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Eynsford: Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Eynsford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malt Shovel pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (less than half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eynsford include The Warren.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a place like Eynsford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
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What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Eynsford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.