Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Newland Green, Kent
Roof surveys around Newland Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Newland Green
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at debris building up in roof valleys and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Newland Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Newland Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Newland Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a roof survey in Newland Green?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you look after a building such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
Newland Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Newland Green?
Yes, Newland Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Nearby places to Newland Green
What else we do in Newland Green
Roof surveys around Newland Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Newland Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Newland Green include Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Newland Green
The closest station to Newland Green is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys