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Roof survey in Sissinghurst, Kent
Roof surveys in Sissinghurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Sissinghurst
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Sissinghurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sissinghurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Sissinghurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Sissinghurst, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
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.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
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FAQs for Sissinghurst
How do I find out if my home in Sissinghurst is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Staplehurst station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you work in Sissinghurst?
Yes. We cover Sissinghurst and the rest of Kent. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sissinghurst
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.
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.
Roof surveys around Sissinghurst
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cranbrook School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Staplehurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Sissinghurst and the rest of Kent. Sissinghurst is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN17 for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Sissinghurst, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
What’s near Sissinghurst
We work in homes and buildings around Crane Valley and The Bull Public House. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).