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Roof Survey in South Willesborough
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in South Willesborough.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in South Willesborough: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, flat roofs and the roof space alike.
Around South Willesborough, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Willesborough (TN24, TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Signs you need a roof survey in South Willesborough
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Common questions in South Willesborough
I let a flat near Ashford International station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in South Willesborough listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How do I book a survey in South Willesborough?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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 stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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 typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like South Willesborough, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in South Willesborough book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof surveys in South Willesborough: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Living close to Ashford Green Corridors is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Godinton House, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Willesborough. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in South Willesborough get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN23 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in South Willesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashford Green Corridors, The Albion Inn and The North School. South Willesborough’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.