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Roof Survey in Hollingbourne
Need a roof survey in Hollingbourne? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
Hollingbourne: your questions answered
Is my home in Hollingbourne 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hollingbourne station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
How do I book a survey in Hollingbourne?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Roof survey in Hollingbourne
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Hollingbourne are 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hollingbourne (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Hollingbourne homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.3 miles south-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Hollingbourne has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Hollingbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Hollingbourne Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollingbourne. Hollingbourne is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
All of ME17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Near you in Hollingbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hollingbourne. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Hollingbourne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, 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 report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What affects the price in Hollingbourne
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Hollingbourne, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.