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Roof Survey in Grubb Street
Roof surveys in Grubb Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grubb Street
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Grubb Street, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Grubb Street (DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Grubb Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grubb Street?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Longfield station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is Grubb Street in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Grubb Street.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grubb Street
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Grubb Street 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 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Grubb Street
Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Grubb Street goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park such as Longfield Chalk Bank, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Roofs in Grubb Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Grubb Street. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of DA2 is within our area for roof surveys. Other places close to Grubb Street include Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Grubb Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Longfield Chalk Bank, Railway Tavern and Longfield Academy. The closest station to Grubb Street is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Grubb Street include Sawyers Lake.