Kent · London and the South East
Hextable Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hextable, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Around Hextable, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hextable
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
About our roof survey in Hextable
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a smaller place like Hextable, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
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.
- Location
- Hextable (BR8, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hextable, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When to book a survey in Hextable
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadway Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for roof surveys in Hextable, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Common questions in Hextable
Can a landlord with a rental near Swanley station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to Hextable?
Yes, Hextable is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Hextable homes and their roofs
About 2.7 miles north lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Hextable has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Swanley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We visit Hextable as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Hextable. London is in our area too.
All of BR8 and DA2 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the B258, Hextable is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. We also cover Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hextable
Around Hextable, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship pub, Dartford Heath and Hextable School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.