Kent · London and the South East
Headcorn Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Headcorn, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Headcorn: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at debris building up in roof valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Headcorn, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Headcorn (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Local roofs in Headcorn
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Headcorn Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Headcorn as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Headcorn and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Headcorn
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right, among other places. Headcorn has its own railway station: Headcorn station. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. In an older home around Headcorn, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Parking around Headcorn is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
FAQs for Headcorn
Is Headcorn within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Headcorn listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Headcorn
What else we do in Headcorn
Prices for roof surveys in Headcorn
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.