Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Reading Street, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Reading Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Prices for roof surveys in Reading Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Roof survey in Reading Street: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at condensation or damp timbers in the loft and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Reading Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Reading Street (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Reading Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Local roofs in Reading Street
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Historic houses like Smallhythe Place, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building around Reading Street goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Reading Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Reading Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN30 is covered for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Reading Street
For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
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Common roof problems in Reading Street
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
Reading Street: your questions answered
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Reading Street?
Yes. Reading Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I book a survey in Reading Street?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
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, since leaks frequently start there.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.