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Roof survey in Hartley, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Hartley and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Photograph stains when they appear
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartley
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hartley (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Questions from Hartley
Do you cover Hartley?
Yes, Hartley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Hartley?
Yes, Hartley is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
When to book a survey in Hartley
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Scotney Castle lies about 4.4 miles west, so building around Hartley goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Towns and villages near Hartley
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How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Hartley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Hartley homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like High Weald Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Crane Valley is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hartley can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Hartley is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN17. That includes homes and businesses on Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Hartley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crane Valley. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).