Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Lenham Forstal, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Lenham Forstal. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lenham Forstal
We survey roofs in Lenham Forstal and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Lenham Forstal are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lenham Forstal (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Lenham Forstal
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. For older village homes like those around Lenham Forstal, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Lenham Forstal
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Lenham Forstal: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Lenham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Lenham Forstal?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How do I book a survey in Lenham Forstal?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Signs you need a roof survey in Lenham Forstal
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Look out for signs like these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Trees in and around Kiln Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Lenham Forstal homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Lenham Forstal and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Lenham Forstal and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME17. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields and the roads around them. If you are just outside Lenham Forstal, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
What’s near Lenham Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
Towns and villages near Lenham Forstal
Other services in Lenham Forstal
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Lenham Forstal can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.