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Roof survey in Hartley, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hartley and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartley
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We’re frequently asked to look into lifted, split or missing lead flashings and torn or sagging underlay, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Around Hartley, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hartley (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hartley
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Common questions in Hartley
Will you come out to Hartley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hartley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in Hartley
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For landlords with property near Longfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hartley
With Cobham College about 3.9 miles east, Hartley sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of Saint Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Hartley Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hartley can all book roof surveys. Hartley is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across DA3 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Hartley include Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hartley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Railway Tavern, Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy, among other places. The closest station to Hartley is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Hartley include Sawyers Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Hartley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Hartley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.