Kent · London and the South East
Frant Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Frant, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
What a roof survey looks like in Frant
With Wadhurst Castle about 3.5 miles south-east, Frant sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Alban are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Eridge Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Frant for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Frant. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Frant, we cover The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Frant
In Frant, that means homes and buildings near The George Public House and Eridge Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Frant station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How a roof survey works in Frant
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and valley linings that have cracked or split.
In a village or hamlet like Frant, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Frant (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Frant
Other services in Frant
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Frant
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Common questions in Frant
Is Frant within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Frant station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Frant can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Frant
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For landlords with property near Frant station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frant
Letting agents and landlords in Frant book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.