Kent · London and the South East
Temple Hill Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Temple Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
FAQs for Temple Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Temple Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Dartford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is Temple Hill in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Temple Hill.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
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.
About our roof survey in Temple Hill
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and loose chimney pots.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Temple Hill drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Temple Hill
About 2.8 miles west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Temple Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Temple Hill Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Temple Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
All of DA1, DA2 and DA5 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Temple Hill on the A226, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Temple Hill: Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Temple Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School, among other places. Temple Hill has its own railway station: Dartford station. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Hill include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Places near Temple Hill
Also in Temple Hill
Landlord and commercial surveys in Temple Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
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.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Temple Hill often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for roof surveys in Temple Hill, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Temple Hill
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Living close to Central Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance