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Roof Survey in Knockholt Pound
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Knockholt Pound. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Knockholt Pound
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Knockholt Pound may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Knockholt Pound (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Knockholt Pound needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Knockholt Pound
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Knockholt Pound, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Knockholt Pound
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Common questions in Knockholt Pound
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Knockholt station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Knockholt Pound?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof surveys in Knockholt Pound: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Knockholt Pound has a long history of building, with Down House about 3.2 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces like Polhill Bank can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Halstead Community Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Knockholt Pound is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Knockholt Pound gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Knockholt Pound is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Old London Road, Bond Close and Main Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Knockholt Pound, we cover Knockholt (1 mile south-west), Halstead (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Badgers Mount (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Around Knockholt Pound
In Knockholt Pound, that means homes and buildings near Polhill Bank and The Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.