Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Little Conghurst, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Little Conghurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Little Conghurst
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
About our roof survey in Little Conghurst
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Little Conghurst are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Little Conghurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Conghurst: your questions answered
Is Little Conghurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Etchingham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Little Conghurst, access is typically 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.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Prices for roof surveys in Little Conghurst
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
For a price for roof surveys in Little Conghurst, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Outbuildings and barns around Little Conghurst 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.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Conghurst
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roof surveys around Little Conghurst
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.9 miles south-east lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Little Conghurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces such as Collingwood Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Wherever you are in Little Conghurst, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Little Conghurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Little Conghurst: Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Near you in Little Conghurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Marlborough House School, Collingwood Nature Reserve and Oak And Ivy Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).