Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Markbeech
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Markbeech. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Markbeech
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Markbeech, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Markbeech (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Markbeech. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords and agents in Markbeech book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
What else we do in Markbeech
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Markbeech
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Cowden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. With Hever Castle about 1.3 miles north, the area around Markbeech has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Markbeech is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in TN8 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Markbeech include Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Near you in Markbeech
In Markbeech, that means homes and buildings near The Kentish Horse pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and the streets around them. Markbeech’s nearest station is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Leave roof access to professionals
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In a place like Markbeech, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Markbeech, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Markbeech
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Markbeech
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Markbeech?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Markbeech within the area you cover?
Yes, Markbeech is covered. 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 you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Markbeech, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.