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Roof Survey in Staplehurst
Roof surveys in Staplehurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Staplehurst
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Staplehurst, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Staplehurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Roof surveys around Staplehurst
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Staplehurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Staplehurst School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Staplehurst is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and North Down and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Staplehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Tavern. There’s a railway station in Staplehurst itself: Staplehurst station. Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Blocked gutters on homes around Staplehurst overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Staplehurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Staplehurst?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Staplehurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Staplehurst?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Places near Staplehurst
More services for Staplehurst
Surveys for landlords and agents in Staplehurst
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents and landlords in Staplehurst book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
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 our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to a smaller place like Staplehurst is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.