Kent · London and the South East
Longfield Hill Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Longfield Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Longfield Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Roof survey in Longfield Hill: what you get
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Longfield Hill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Longfield Hill (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Longfield Hill
Longfield Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Cobham College, about 2.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longfield Hill. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For landlords with property near Meopham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in Longfield Hill across London and South East England. Longfield Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Roof surveys in DA3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Longfield Hill include New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
What’s near Longfield Hill
In Longfield Hill, that means homes and buildings near Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Meopham station, roughly 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield Hill include Sawyers Lake.
Questions from Longfield Hill
I let a flat near Meopham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Longfield Hill?
Yes. Longfield Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Common roof problems in Longfield Hill
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live near a park such as Rectory Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Towns and villages near Longfield Hill
Also in Longfield Hill
Useful tips for Longfield Hill property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Longfield Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Longfield Hill and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.