Kent · London and the South East
Sepham Heath Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Sepham Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sepham Heath
Our roof surveys cover Sepham Heath and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are 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 use the contact form. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sepham Heath, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Sepham Heath (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Sepham Heath
Will you come out to Sepham Heath?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Knockholt station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Sepham Heath, access is often the only tricky part. 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 let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Sepham Heath
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like Halstead Community Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sepham Heath
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 Sepham Heath 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Sepham Heath
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Roof surveys around Sepham Heath
Lullingstone Castle, about 3.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sepham Heath. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Otford Lane Mission Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Knockholt station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sepham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Sepham Heath, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Sepham Heath is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Roof surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Halstead (1 mile north-west), Twitton (1 mile south-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile north), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Shoreham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Sepham Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Crown Cottages The Rose And Crown Public House and Polhill Bank, among other places. Sepham Heath’s nearest station is Knockholt station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Sepham Heath includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Sepham Heath
Also in Sepham Heath
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.