Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in The Moor, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in The Moor, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof survey in The Moor: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. 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. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys.
Older buildings in small places like The Moor may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- The Moor (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around The Moor
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Great Dixter, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Moor. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Marlborough House School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Etchingham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Collingwood Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We visit The Moor as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. The Moor is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN18. We cover properties on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in The Moor
Around The Moor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Eight Bells Hotel and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
The Moor: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in The Moor is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to The Moor?
Yes, The Moor is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why it’s worth a survey now in The Moor
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. In a small place like The Moor, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like The Moor needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.