Kent · London and the South East
Stocker's Head Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Stocker's Head and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof surveys in Stocker's Head: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 3.9 miles north, so building around Stocker's Head goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stocker's Head and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Stocker's Head is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN27 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Stocker's Head: Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Stocker's Head
Around Stocker's Head, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, among other places. Stocker's Head’s nearest station is Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
Roof survey in Stocker's Head
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Common reasons to book are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose ridge or hip tiles, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
In a small place like Stocker's Head, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Stocker's Head (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File the report with your home documents
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Stocker's Head, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Stocker's Head?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Charing Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stocker's Head
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Outbuildings and barns around Stocker's Head are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stocker's Head
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
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Stocker's Head: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Charing station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Stocker's Head within the area you cover?
Yes, Stocker's Head is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How much does a roof survey cost in Stocker's Head?
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 inc. VAT.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
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.
Prices for roof surveys in Stocker's Head
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.