Kent · London and the South East
Radfield Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Radfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Radfield
We survey roofs in Radfield and across London and the South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a small place like Radfield, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Radfield (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Radfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Radfield
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Radfield
How do I find out if my home in Radfield is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Radfield?
Yes, Radfield is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Radfield homes and their roofs
Radfield is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Lawrence, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Radfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Radfield. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME9. We also cover the places around Radfield: Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Near you in Radfield
We work in homes and buildings around Sittingbourne Community College and Fox pub. The closest station to Radfield is Teynham station, about 0.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (2 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west).
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Radfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Radfield
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 4.9 miles south-east, so building around Radfield goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives