Kent · London and the South East
Mersham Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Mersham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mersham
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Roof survey in Mersham: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings alike.
Some older homes in villages like Mersham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Mersham (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Prices for roof surveys in Mersham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof surveys in Mersham: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. With Westenhanger Castle about 4.7 miles east, the area around Mersham has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you look after a building such as Mersham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Mersham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN25 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, The Street and Church Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Mersham include Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mersham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Farriers Arms and Poulton Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Mersham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Mersham
Is my home in Mersham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Mersham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Mersham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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.