Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Standen, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Standen, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Standen
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, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and people most often book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Older buildings in small places like Standen may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, 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.
- Location
- Standen (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Standen questions
How do I find out if my home in Standen is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Standen?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Standen, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point 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.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Standen
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Standen
Standen is about 2 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Whatever the street in Standen, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Standen, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Standen and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN27 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Standen, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Standen
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks