Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Seal, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Seal. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
About our roof survey in Seal
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Seal (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Seal
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Seal homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Kemsing Down is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Bat & Ball station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Seal as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Seal is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN15 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise. Other places close to Seal include Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Around Seal
In Seal, that means homes and buildings near Wildernesse School, Kemsing Down and The Five Bells Public House. Seal’s nearest station is Bat & Ball station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Questions from Seal
Will you come out to Seal?
Yes, Seal is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Seal is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Seal, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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 doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Seal are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Seal
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Seal
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings