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Five Oak Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Five Oak Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof survey in Five Oak Green: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Five Oak Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Five Oak Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Five Oak Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Five Oak Green: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Foal Hurst Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you live in an older home near Five Oak Green Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Five Oak Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN12 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Five Oak Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foal Hurst Wood, Queens Head pub and Mascalls School. The closest station to Five Oak Green is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Questions from Five Oak Green
Is Five Oak Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Paddock Wood station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Signs you need a roof survey in Five Oak Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you own a rental within reach of Paddock Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlord and commercial surveys in Five Oak Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.