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Roof survey in Luddesdown, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Luddesdown and across Kent.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Luddesdown
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a small place like Luddesdown, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Luddesdown (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Luddesdown homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Cobham College, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Luddesdown. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Camer Park Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Meopham School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Surveys in Luddesdown work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Roof surveys in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Luddesdown include Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Luddesdown
Around Luddesdown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Lion pub and Camer Park Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Your questions about roof surveys in Luddesdown
Is my home in Luddesdown listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Sole Street station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I book a survey in Luddesdown?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Also near Luddesdown
Also in Luddesdown
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Luddesdown can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where 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.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.