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Roof survey in Hassell Street, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hassell Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Hassell Street: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and loose chimney pots.
Some older homes in villages like Hassell Street are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hassell Street (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hassell Street: your questions answered
Is Hassell Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hassell Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hassell Street?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Hassell Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys in Hassell Street: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wye School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Hassell Street, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Hassell Street. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Hassell Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Woodmans Arms. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 2.7 miles west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hassell Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Hassell Street?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Look out for signs like these:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hassell Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hassell Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.