Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sandway
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sandway from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys around Sandway
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Kiln Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Platts Heath Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Sandway for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sandway
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and Wishful Thinker pub and the streets around them. Sandway’s nearest station is Lenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
About our roof survey in Sandway
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
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 often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sandway (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Sandway, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Do you need a roof survey in Sandway?
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. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Leeds Castle, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sandway. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sandway
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Outbuildings and barns around Sandway are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Sandway
Will you come out to Sandway?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Lenham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.