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Hartlip Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Hartlip and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Hartlip: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Hartlip are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hartlip. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Hartlip, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hartlip
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Around Hartlip, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Questions from Hartlip
Is my home in Hartlip listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Newington station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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.
Hartlip homes and their roofs
Hartlip lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Foxburrow Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Newington station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hartlip. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across ME9 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hartlip
We work in homes and buildings around Leigh Academy Rainham and Foxburrow Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.