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Northfleet Green Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Northfleet Green, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
Common roof problems in Northfleet Green
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Anyone responsible for a site like Painters Ash Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northfleet Green
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Northfleet Green may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Northfleet Green (DA13, DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Northfleet Green
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Northfleet Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northfleet Green
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Northfleet Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Northfleet Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Ebbsfleet International station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Northfleet Green?
Yes, Northfleet Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I book a survey in Northfleet Green?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Roof surveys around Northfleet Green
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Northfleet Green, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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.
Living close to Castle Hill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Ebbsfleet International station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Northfleet Green is about 1 mile south of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever you are in Northfleet Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in DA13 and DA11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Downs Road and New Barn Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Southfleet (1 mile west), Painters Ash (1 mile north), Istead Rise (1 mile south-east), Hook Green (1 mile west) and Springhead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Near you in Northfleet Green
Around Northfleet Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Black Lion pub, Northfleet School for Girls and Saint George's Church of England School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 2 miles north. A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Bluewater (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles