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Frinsted Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Frinsted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
What affects the price in Frinsted
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof survey in Frinsted: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Frinsted, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
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, whichever applies.
- Place
- Frinsted (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Frinsted
With Leeds Castle about 4 miles south-west, Frinsted sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Frinsted and the rest of Kent. Frinsted is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the ME9 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Frinsted: Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Frinsted
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Frinsted is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Why act early in Frinsted
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a small place like Frinsted, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
More services for Frinsted
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Your questions about roof surveys in Frinsted
Is my home in Frinsted listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Frinsted can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Frinsted, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.