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Hearnden Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Hearnden Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
When to book a survey in Hearnden Green
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof survey in Hearnden Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. 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 chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hearnden Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Hearnden Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Other services in Hearnden Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Hearnden Green
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For an older or listed building in a place like Hearnden Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Hearnden Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Hearnden Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Headcorn station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hearnden Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Roof surveys around Hearnden Green
Hearnden Green is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Leeds Castle lies about 4.1 miles north, so building around Hearnden Green goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hearnden Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hearnden Green
The closest station to Hearnden Green is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Hearnden Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.