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Roof Survey in Nettlestead
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Nettlestead, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Nettlestead
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate alike.
Somewhere as small as Nettlestead, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Nettlestead
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you look after a building like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Nettlestead, 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.
- 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Nettlestead: local notes
Old Soar Manor, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nettlestead. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Wateringbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Nettlestead, we can come and survey your property. Nettlestead is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Nettlestead: Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Nettlestead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway pub. Nettlestead has its own railway station: Wateringbury station. Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for roof surveys in Nettlestead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Common questions in Nettlestead
Will you come out to Nettlestead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Nettlestead is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlestead
Letting agents and landlords in Nettlestead book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.