Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Fordcombe, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Fordcombe, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Fordcombe
We survey roofs in Fordcombe and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a small place like Fordcombe, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Fordcombe: local notes
Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Fordcombe goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. 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.
If you run a business near The Corn Exchange, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Fordcombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of the TN3 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Fordcombe: Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Around Fordcombe
We work in homes and buildings around Chafford Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Fordcombe is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Signs you need a roof survey in Fordcombe
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fordcombe
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Fordcombe
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Fordcombe?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Fordcombe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.