Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Tudeley, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Tudeley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Tudeley
We survey roofs in Tudeley and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We are often asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Also in Tudeley
Signs you need a roof survey in Tudeley
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Tudeley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Tudeley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps 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 let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
FAQs for Tudeley
I let a flat near Tonbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tudeley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What a roof survey looks like in Tudeley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Tonbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like The Schools at Somerhill, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in Tudeley, we can come and survey your property. Tudeley is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tudeley
We work in homes and buildings around Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub. The nearest railway station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tudeley include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What affects the price in Tudeley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.