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Roof survey in Kemsley, Kent
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- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Kemsley
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. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Kemsley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kemsley
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Places near Kemsley
Other services in Kemsley
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kemsley
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In an older home around Kemsley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kemsley
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Your questions about roof surveys in Kemsley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kemsley station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Kemsley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Kemsley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Local roofs in Kemsley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Kemsley, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kemsley Primary Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Milton Creek Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kemsley can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Kemsley and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in ME10 and ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane. If you are just outside Kemsley, we cover Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Kemsley
In Kemsley, that means homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Borden Grammar School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Kemsley itself: Kemsley station. A little further out are Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kemsley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kemsley. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.