Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Styants Bottom
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Styants Bottom. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Styants Bottom
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof survey in Styants Bottom
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Styants Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Styants Bottom (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Styants Bottom needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Styants Bottom homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Ightham Mote, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Styants Bottom. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you let a flat or house near Kemsing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. If you’re in Styants Bottom, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Styants Bottom and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Styants Bottom
Around Styants Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wrotham School, The Harrow Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Styants Bottom include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Styants Bottom
Is my home in Styants Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kemsing station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Why it is worth a survey now in Styants Bottom
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 cottages and farmhouses around Styants Bottom can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.