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Roof survey in Kingswood, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Kingswood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
About our roof survey in Kingswood
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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across lead flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Kingswood, homes are frequently 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Places near Kingswood
Also in Kingswood
Kingswood homes and their roofs
The wider area around Kingswood has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 1.5 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Kingswood Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Kingswood Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Kingswood, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Kingswood is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME17. Local streets include Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close. If you are just outside Kingswood, we cover Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingswood
The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Why act early in Kingswood
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Older and listed buildings around Kingswood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Kingswood
How do I find out if my home in Kingswood is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Harrietsham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
How much does a roof survey cost in Kingswood?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Kingswood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kingswood
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.