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Roof survey in Kingsnorth, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Kingsnorth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
When to book a survey in Kingsnorth
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
About our roof survey in Kingsnorth
We survey roofs in Kingsnorth and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re often asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and valley linings that have cracked or split, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Kingsnorth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kingsnorth (TN23, TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
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.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Kingsnorth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Kingsnorth, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kingsnorth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Local roofs in Kingsnorth
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Kingsnorth work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Kingsnorth is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the TN23 and TN26 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kingsnorth
We work in homes and buildings around Ashford Green Corridors, John Wallis Academy and Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Kingsnorth is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Kingsnorth: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Kingsnorth is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Kingsnorth within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kingsnorth
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.