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Roof Survey in Greenhithe
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Greenhithe from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Homes in smaller places like Greenhithe can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof survey in Greenhithe: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a smaller place like Greenhithe, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Greenhithe (DA9, DA10)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Greenhithe
Greenhithe is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Knockhall Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Greenhithe for Bluewater station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Greenhithe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Greenhithe, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Greenhithe and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across DA9 and DA10 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Bean Road, The Avenue and Abbey Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Greenhithe on the A206, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Greenhithe, we cover Swanscombe (1 mile south-east), Stone (1 mile south-west), Bean (2 miles south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Greenhithe
In Greenhithe, that means homes and buildings near Castle Hill Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The White Hart Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Greenhithe itself: Greenhithe for Bluewater station. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Greenhithe includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot 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.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Greenhithe is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Greenhithe
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
FAQs for Greenhithe
I let a flat near Greenhithe for Bluewater station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Will you come out to Greenhithe?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.