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Roof survey in Sandling, Kent
Roof surveys across Sandling, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Prices for roof surveys in Sandling
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sandling
Our roof surveys cover Sandling and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a 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, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and torn or sagging underlay.
Somewhere as small as Sandling, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sandling (ME14, ME16, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Sandling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a roof survey looks like in Sandling
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Sandling goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For businesses in and around places like Fremlin Walk, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take a building like Sandling Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sandling, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Sandling is one of the places in Kent we cover.
We work across the ME14, ME16 and ME20 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the M20 close by, Sandling is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Sandling include Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sandling
In Sandling, that means homes and buildings near The Yew Tree pub, Tyland Barn and The Maplesden Noakes School and the streets around them. Sandling’s nearest station is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Sandling includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Signs you need a roof survey in Sandling
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Maidstone East station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
FAQs for Sandling
Do you cover smaller places like Sandling?
Yes, Sandling is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Sandling is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Places near Sandling
What else we do in Sandling
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.