Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ightham
Roof surveys around Ightham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Ightham
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Older buildings in small places like Ightham 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. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Ightham (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Ightham
The wider area around Ightham has a long history of building, with Ightham Mote about 1.5 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Ightham Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Ightham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Ightham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Around Ightham
Around Ightham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Old House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
Towns and villages near Ightham
What else we do in Ightham
Your questions about roof surveys in Ightham
Do you cover smaller places like Ightham?
Yes, Ightham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Ightham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Ightham?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Common roof problems in Ightham
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Prices for roof surveys in Ightham
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ightham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Ightham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.