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Hothfield Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Hothfield, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Hothfield: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Hothfield may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hothfield (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Nearby places to Hothfield
What else we do in Hothfield
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Hothfield: your questions answered
Is my home in Hothfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Charing station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
- Leave roof access to professionals
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hothfield
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hothfield and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey looks like in Hothfield
The wider area around Hothfield has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 1 mile south-east. 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hayesbrook School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Charing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Hothfield, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN26 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Hothfield include Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Around Hothfield
For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Signs you need a roof survey in Hothfield
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Hothfield, 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 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.