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Roof survey in Fawkham Green, Kent
Roof surveys across Fawkham Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Fawkham Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How a roof survey works in Fawkham Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Fawkham Green (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Fawkham Green?
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
Anyone responsible for a site like New Ash Green Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roof surveys in Fawkham Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building around Fawkham Green goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. The streets around a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Fawkham Green and the rest of Kent. Fawkham Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Fawkham Green include Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Fawkham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Academy and The Rising Sun pub. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Fawkham Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fawkham Green
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Fawkham Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What a roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Fawkham Green
What else we do in Fawkham Green
FAQs for Fawkham Green
How do I find out if my home in Fawkham Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Fawkham Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Useful tips for Fawkham Green property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.