Kent · London and the South East
Priestwood Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Priestwood Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Priestwood Green
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Priestwood Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Priestwood Green (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Priestwood Green
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. For an older or listed building in a place like Priestwood Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Priestwood Green
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady of the Meadow: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Priestwood Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Priestwood Green, 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Local roofs in Priestwood Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Cobham College about 2.9 miles north-east, Priestwood Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Take a building like Culverstone Green Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live near a park like Camer Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Priestwood Green is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. In Priestwood Green, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Priestwood (1 mile north-east), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Priestwood Green
In Priestwood Green, that means homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park and Meopham School. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (2.1 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Ranscombe Farm.
Priestwood Green questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Sole Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Priestwood Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.