Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Great Chart
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Great Chart. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Great Chart, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Chart
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
In a small place like Great Chart, 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 often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Great Chart (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Chart
Other services in Great Chart
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof surveys in Great Chart: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Godinton House, about 1.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Chart. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Ashford Community Woodland can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Great Chart work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Great Chart. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN23 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks. Other places close to Great Chart include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Great Chart
Around Great Chart, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Little Black Dog pub, Ashford Community Woodland and John Wallis Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Great Chart, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Chart
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.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Chart
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Chart?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much does a roof survey cost in Great Chart?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Great Chart?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Great Chart
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a roof survey in Great Chart?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Take a building like Great Chart Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one