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Roof survey in Longfield, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Longfield
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Longfield may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Longfield (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a roof survey in Longfield
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bluewater, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
Why act early in Longfield
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a place like Longfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Longfield
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Longfield
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Also near Longfield
What else we do in Longfield
Longfield: your questions answered
I let a flat near Longfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Longfield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is Longfield in your area?
Yes. We cover Longfield and the rest of Kent. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Longfield?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Longfield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Longfield
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cobham College, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longfield. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longfield Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Longfield and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Longfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in DA3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Longfield
In Longfield, that means homes and buildings near Railway Tavern, Hartley Primary Academy and Rectory Meadow and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Longfield itself: Longfield station. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.