Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Monk's Hill
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Monk's Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monk's Hill
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Somewhere as small as Monk's Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Monk's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Monk's Hill
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What a roof survey looks like in Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 2 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions 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. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Monk's Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Monk's Hill. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN27 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Cut and Smarden Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Monk's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flying Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
Do you need a roof survey in Monk's Hill?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Smarden Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Monk's Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Monk's Hill
Is my home in Monk's Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I let a flat near Headcorn station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.