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Stonehill Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Stonehill Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Stonehill Green
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
In a small place like Stonehill Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Stonehill Green (DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Stonehill Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Questions from Stonehill Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanley station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Stonehill Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
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 applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof surveys in Stonehill Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Dartford Heath, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Stonehill Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Stonehill Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London.
All of DA2 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Hextable (1 mile east), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Hockenden (1 mile south-west) and Upper Ruxley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (8 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Stonehill Green
Around Stonehill Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship pub, Hextable Primary School and Dartford Heath, among other places. The closest station to Stonehill Green is Swanley station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stonehill Green include Summer Hill and The Warren.
Do you need a roof survey in Stonehill Green?
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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stonehill Green. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Stonehill Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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