Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Leigh, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Leigh and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Leigh
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Leigh, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Leigh (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Leigh
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Homes near green spaces such as Haysden Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What else we do in Leigh
Why act early in Leigh
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Outbuildings and barns around Leigh are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Leigh
How do I find out if my home in Leigh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Leigh (Kent) station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Leigh homes and their roofs
The wider area around Leigh has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 2 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Leigh (Kent) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Leigh Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. In Leigh, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Leigh. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN11 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School, among other places. Leigh has its own railway station: Leigh (Kent) station. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Leigh include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Leigh, access is often 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.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Leigh
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate