Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Horns Green
We carry out roof surveys in Horns Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Horns Green
Our roof surveys cover Horns Green and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking gutter joints and downpipes and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on the roof space, flat roofs and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Horns Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Horns Green (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Horns Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What affects the price in Horns Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Roof surveys in Horns Green: local notes
The wider area around Horns Green has a long history of building, with Down House about 2.1 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Knockholt station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Charles Darwin School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Horns Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Horns Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Horns Green. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN14 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Cudham Lane South and Thrift Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Burlings (1 mile north-east), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Aperfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Horns Green
In Horns Green, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Horns Green includes Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Horns Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Your questions about roof surveys in Horns Green
Is Horns Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Horns Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Knockholt station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.