Kent · London and the South East
Further Quarter Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Further Quarter. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Further Quarter
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Further Quarter are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Further Quarter (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
Signs you need a roof survey in Further Quarter
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
Further Quarter questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Further Quarter?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Further Quarter?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Also near Further Quarter
Other services in Further Quarter
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Further Quarter, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Further Quarter
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
For any home in Further Quarter, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Further Quarter and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Further Quarter and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Further Quarter: High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Further Quarter
The closest station to Further Quarter is Pluckley station, roughly 3 miles north-east. A little further out are Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.