Kent · London and the South East
Holborough Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holborough. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Holborough often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof survey in Holborough
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a smaller place like Holborough, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
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.
- Place
- Holborough (ME6, ME1, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Holborough
Rochester Airport is about 3 miles from Holborough. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Starkey Castle, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Holborough. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live near a park such as Holborough Marshes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to Church of the New Jerusalem: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Holborough for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Holborough and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME6, ME1 and ME19 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Holborough
We work in homes and buildings around The Monks Head pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School, among other places. The closest station to Holborough is Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Holborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Towns and villages near Holborough
What else we do in Holborough
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why act early in Holborough
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. With lower homes, common in places like Holborough, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
For a price for your roof in Holborough, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Do you need a roof survey in Holborough?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
FAQs for Holborough
Will you come out to Holborough?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are there drone restrictions around Holborough?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
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 we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How much does a roof survey cost in Holborough?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.