Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Paddock Wood, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Paddock Wood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Paddock Wood
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. 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. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Paddock Wood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Paddock Wood (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Paddock Wood
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Foal Hurst Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Paddock Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Paddock Wood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Paddock Wood is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road and the roads around them. Being close to the B2017 and B2160, Paddock Wood is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Paddock Wood include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Paddock Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Mascalls School, Foal Hurst Wood and John Brunt V.C. Pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Paddock Wood itself: Paddock Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
When to book a survey in Paddock Wood
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Paddock Wood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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FAQs for Paddock Wood
Will you come out to Paddock Wood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paddock Wood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
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 stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently 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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.