Kent · London and the South East
Little Chart Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Little Chart. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Little Chart
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Little Chart, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Little Chart
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
With Godinton House about 2.6 miles south-east, the area around Little Chart has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Chart
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Little Chart
I let a flat near Charing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Little Chart listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Roof surveys in Little Chart: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Charing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Little Chart, we can survey the roof. Little Chart is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is covered for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Chart
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn And Former Stables, among other places. The closest station to Little Chart is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
Nearby places to Little Chart
What else we do in Little Chart
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Little Chart, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for roof surveys in Little Chart, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Little Chart, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.