Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Langley, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Langley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Langley
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.1 miles north lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Langley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Langley Park Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Langley is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Langley as part of our work across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Every address in ME17 and ME15 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Heath Road, Green Lane and Sutton Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Langley Heath (1 mile east), Five Wents (1 mile south-east), Warmlake (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile north-west) and Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Langley
Around Langley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Line Learning Academy, The Potting Shed pub and Senacre Technology College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Langley includes Detling Hill.
Roof survey in Langley: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Langley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Langley (ME17, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Langley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
FAQs for Langley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Langley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Langley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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 a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
When will the report arrive?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Langley
Also in Langley
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles