Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Pizien Well
A careful look at the roof at your property in Pizien Well, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Pizien Well
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and standing water on a flat roof, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Pizien Well are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Pizien Well (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a roof survey looks like in Pizien Well
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Pizien Well is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Pizien Well, we can survey the roof. Pizien Well is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Pizien Well Road and Old Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Mereworth (1 mile west), Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Herne Pound (1 mile north-west), West Peckham (2 miles west) and New Pound (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Around Pizien Well
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Railway pub, among other places. Pizien Well’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north) and Teapot Island (2.4 miles south).
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Pizien Well, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us 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 ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Pizien Well questions
Is my home in Pizien Well listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wateringbury 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you work in Pizien Well?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Pizien Well included.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pizien Well
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.