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Roof survey in Ide Hill, Kent
Roof surveys in Ide Hill and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Ide Hill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof survey in Ide Hill: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Some older homes in villages like Ide Hill 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Ide Hill (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Ide Hill
What else we do in Ide Hill
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ide Hill
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Local roofs in Ide Hill
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Ide Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Ide Hill and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in TN14 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hanging Bank and Camberwell Lane. With the B2042 close by, Ide Hill is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Ide Hill: Goathurst Common (1 mile north-east), Toy's Hill (1 mile west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Brasted (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Swanley (11 miles north) and Kings Hill (12 miles east).
Around Ide Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn. The closest station to Ide Hill is Sevenoaks station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Ide Hill includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Common questions in Ide Hill
How do I find out if my home in Ide Hill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Ide Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I book a survey in Ide Hill?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ide Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.