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Roof survey in Larkfield, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Larkfield, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Larkfield
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Larkfield, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Larkfield (ME20, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Larkfield homes and their roofs
About 4.3 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Larkfield 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Homes near green spaces such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Larkfield can all book roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Larkfield.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME20 and ME19. If you need a roof survey at a property on Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Larkfield include Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around Larkfield
In Larkfield, that means homes and buildings near The Malling School, The Malling School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Larkfield includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Other services in Larkfield
Surveys for landlords and agents in Larkfield
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Larkfield and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Larkfield
Do you cover smaller places like Larkfield?
Yes, Larkfield is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near New Hythe station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Larkfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Useful tips for Larkfield property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Larkfield
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs