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Roof survey in Leeds, Kent
Roof surveys in Leeds from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
What a roof survey looks like in Leeds
Leeds Castle, about 1 mile east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Leeds. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Hollingbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Leeds is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Leeds is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Roof surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Brogden Crescent, Forge Lane and Gloriette Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ashbank (1 mile north-east), Broomfield (1 mile east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chartway Street (2 miles south) and Kingswood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Leeds
We work in homes and buildings around The George Inn. The closest station to Leeds is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1 mile east) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
About our roof survey in Leeds
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Leeds, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Leeds (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Leeds
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
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.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Leeds, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
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Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Leeds are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Leeds
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Leeds
Will you come out to Leeds?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hollingbourne station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
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 does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Leeds?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.