Kent · London and the South East
Rolvenden Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Rolvenden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
When to book a survey in Rolvenden
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rolvenden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof survey in Rolvenden
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are torn or sagging underlay and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Rolvenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Rolvenden
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Rolvenden, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof surveys in Rolvenden: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.1 miles east lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Rolvenden has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Rolvenden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Rolvenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN17 for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Rolvenden
In Rolvenden, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Towns and villages near Rolvenden
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Useful tips for Rolvenden property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Rolvenden, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Rolvenden
Is my home in Rolvenden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Rolvenden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Rolvenden?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.