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Roof Survey in Speed Gate
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Speed Gate, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Speed Gate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Speed Gate
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Older buildings in small places like Speed Gate may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Speed Gate (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Speed Gate
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Speed Gate?
Yes, Speed Gate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
Also near Speed Gate
What else we do in Speed Gate
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older and listed buildings around Speed Gate may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Do you need a roof survey in Speed Gate?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Longfield Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Roof surveys in Speed Gate: local notes
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Lullingstone Castle, about 3.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speed Gate. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. If you’re in Speed Gate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Speed Gate. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of DA3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Speed Gate
We work in homes and buildings around The Rising Sun pub, among other places. The closest station to Speed Gate is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).