Kent · London and the South East
Payden Street Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Payden Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Payden Street
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and torn or sagging underlay.
Some older homes in villages like Payden Street are 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 frequently expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Payden Street (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Payden Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Payden Street?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Payden Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- File the report with your home documents
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Payden Street
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Towns and villages near Payden Street
What else we do in Payden Street
Surveys for landlords and agents in Payden Street
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a roof survey looks like in Payden Street
About 4.3 miles east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Payden Street has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like The Lenham School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Payden Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Payden Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Roof surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Payden Street include Warren Street (1 mile south-east), Woodside Green (1 mile west), West Street (1 mile west), Wichling (1 mile north) and Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Around Payden Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Harrow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.2 miles north-east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. We note any lean or loose pots.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Payden Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.