Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Offham, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Offham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Offham: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Offham (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Offham
Can a landlord with a rental near West Malling station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Offham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Offham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Offham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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 can make access easier.
Why it is worth a survey now in Offham
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Offham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Offham
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Offham
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Offham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Local roofs in Offham
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Old Soar Manor about 3.1 miles south-west, Offham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Offham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near West Malling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Offham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Offham is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME19 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Offham include Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Offham
Around Offham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. Offham’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles east. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).