Kent · London and the South East
Red Hill Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Red Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Red Hill
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Red Hill (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Your questions about roof surveys in Red Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Wateringbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Red Hill?
Yes, Red Hill is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Red Hill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Red Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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 is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For older village homes like those around Red Hill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Red Hill
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you let a flat or house near Wateringbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
Red Hill homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Old Soar Manor, about 4.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Red Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places like Fremlin Walk, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Red Hill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We cover every part of ME18 for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Around Red Hill
Around Red Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malling School and North Pole pub, among other places. Red Hill’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).