Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hook Green, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Hook Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
About our roof survey in Hook Green
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
In a small place like Hook Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Hook Green (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hook Green homes and their roofs
Hook Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Longfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hook Green is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hook Green and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Hook Green and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of DA13 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Fred Mead, Barker Fields and Lambert Mews. If you’re just outside Hook Green, we cover Southfleet (1 mile north-east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Near you in Hook Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longfield Chalk Bank, Black Lion pub and Longfield Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Hook Green is Longfield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.8 miles north-west) and Darent Valley Hospital (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Hook Green
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, 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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Hook Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Hook Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For older village homes like those around Hook Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Hook Green
Your questions about roof surveys in Hook Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Longfield station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hook Green?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Hook Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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 whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you work in Hook Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Hook Green included.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.