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Roof survey in Stockbury, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Stockbury, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around Stockbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roof survey in Stockbury: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Stockbury (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Stockbury
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you own a rental within reach of Newington station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep the report with your property records
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Stockbury needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
FAQs for Stockbury
Is my home in Stockbury listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Newington station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Roof surveys in Stockbury: local notes
Stockbury lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as St Mary Magdalene Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Stockbury Hill Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Stockbury as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Stockbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stockbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Squirrels pub and Stockbury Hill Wood. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.