Kent · London and the South East
Nettlestead Green Roof Survey
We carry out roof surveys in Nettlestead Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Nettlestead Green
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 is safe to get in. 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 gutters that overflow in heavy rain and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Nettlestead Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Nettlestead Green (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Nettlestead Green
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you own a rental within reach of Yalding station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
Your questions about roof surveys in Nettlestead Green
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlestead Green?
Yes, Nettlestead Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Yalding station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Nettlestead Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Roof surveys around Nettlestead Green
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Old Soar Manor about 4.3 miles north-west, Nettlestead Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Nettlestead Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in ME18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Nettlestead Green
For rail, the closest station is Yalding station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
Prices for roof surveys in Nettlestead Green
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Nettlestead Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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 in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.