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Roof survey in Hinxhill, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hinxhill? We carry out roof surveys in Hinxhill and across Kent.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Common questions in Hinxhill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hinxhill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Ashford International station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Roof survey in Hinxhill
Our roof surveys cover Hinxhill and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and loose chimney pots, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Hinxhill may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hinxhill (TN25, TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hinxhill
What else we do in Hinxhill
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a roof survey in Hinxhill
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Hinxhill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Hinxhill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
What a roof survey looks like in Hinxhill
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Godinton House, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hinxhill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Trees in and around Conningbrook Lakes Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Hinxhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the TN25 and TN24 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hinxhill: Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Hinxhill
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Norton Knatchbull School. The closest station to Hinxhill is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Hinxhill includes Hatch Park.