Kent · London and the South East
Plaxtol Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Plaxtol. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Plaxtol
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Older buildings in small places like Plaxtol may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Plaxtol (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Plaxtol
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Plaxtol can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Useful tips for Plaxtol property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- File the report with your home documents
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Questions from Plaxtol
Do you cover smaller places like Plaxtol?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Plaxtol?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What a roof survey looks like in Plaxtol
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. About 0.7 miles north-east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Plaxtol has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Plaxtol Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Roofs in Plaxtol get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Plaxtol and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Plaxtol include Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
What’s near Plaxtol
We work in homes and buildings around The Kentish Rifleman Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. The closest station to Plaxtol is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Barden Lake.
When to book a survey in Plaxtol
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Plaxtol Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report