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Roof survey in New Pound, Kent
Roof surveys in New Pound and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in New Pound
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, 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. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Some older homes in villages like New Pound 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- New Pound (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
FAQs for New Pound
I let a flat near Wateringbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Will you come out to New Pound?
Yes, New Pound is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
When to book a survey in New Pound
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Towns and villages near New Pound
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like New Pound, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Pound
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Local roofs in New Pound
About 1.9 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around New Pound has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Mereworth Community Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St Lawrence's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Roofs in New Pound get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. New Pound is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Roof surveys in ME18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane. Other places close to New Pound include Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
What’s near New Pound
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Pound
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.