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Roof Survey in How Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in How Green? You can book a roof survey in How Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in How Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like How Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- How Green (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in How Green
Hever Castle, about 0.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around How Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
How Green is about 7 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in How Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across TN8 for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Hever Road and How Green Lane. We also cover the places around How Green: Hever (1 mile south), Newtown (2 miles south), Markbeech (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Around How Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheatsheaf Public House and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, among other places. The closest station to How Green is Hever station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (5.4 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (0.7 miles south).
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like How Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Your questions about roof surveys in How Green
Do you cover smaller places like How Green?
Yes. How Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in How Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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 frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in How Green
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Signs you need a roof survey in How Green
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Hever station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for roof surveys in How Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Landlords, agents and block managers in How Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.