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Roof Survey in Lower Haysden
Independent roof surveys in Lower Haysden. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
About our roof survey in Lower Haysden
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Lower Haysden (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Questions from Lower Haysden
How do I find out if my home in Lower Haysden is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tonbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
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 loft space.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is Lower Haysden in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Lower Haysden included.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What we are asked to look at in Lower Haysden
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take an older house close to St Stephen's Mission Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Towns and villages near Lower Haysden
Also in Lower Haysden
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Lower Haysden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Lower Haysden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Penshurst Place about 2.8 miles west, Lower Haysden sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Royal Victoria Place, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live near a park such as Haysden Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Lower Haysden is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Lower Haysden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the TN11 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Lower Haysden
Typical jobs here are in homes near West Kent College, The Plough Inn and The Judd School. The nearest railway station is Tonbridge station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.