Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Kit's Coty
Roof surveys in Kit's Coty and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kit's Coty
Our roof surveys cover Kit's Coty and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Kit's Coty, 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Kit's Coty (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Kit's Coty homes and their roofs
Kit's Coty is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Tunbury Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. With Starkey Castle about 3.4 miles north-west, the area around Kit's Coty has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We visit Kit's Coty as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Surveys in ME20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Kit's Coty, we cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kit's Coty
Around Kit's Coty, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Greenacre Academy, Lower Bell pub and Westfield Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Kit's Coty is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Kit's Coty can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Kit's Coty
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Questions from Kit's Coty
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kit's Coty?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like Kit's Coty?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings