Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hoppers Corner
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hoppers Corner from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our roof survey in Hoppers Corner
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos 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. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and debris building up in roof valleys.
Somewhere as small as Hoppers Corner, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hoppers Corner (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we’re asked to look at in Hoppers Corner
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church like All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
What a roof survey looks like in Hoppers Corner
Stoneacre, about 4.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hoppers Corner. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barming Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near East Farleigh station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hoppers Corner as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME15. Whether your property is on Lower Road and Charlton Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Hoppers Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tickled Trout pub, Oakwood Park Grammar School and Quarry Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hoppers Corner is East Farleigh station, about 0.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Hoppers Corner can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Hoppers Corner: your questions answered
I let a flat near East Farleigh station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is my home in Hoppers Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How long does a roof survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate