Kent · London and the South East
Orlestone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Orlestone from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Orlestone
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Orlestone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Orlestone
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Orlestone is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Orlestone and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Around Orlestone
We work in homes and buildings around The Dukes Head pub. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Orlestone includes Orlestone Forest.
Orlestone questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ham Street station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Orlestone is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I book a survey in Orlestone?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Orlestone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Orlestone, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Orlestone and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a roof survey in Orlestone?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. For older village homes like those around Orlestone, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Orlestone
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.