Medway · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Tunbridge Hill
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Tunbridge Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tunbridge Hill
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tunbridge Hill, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
Take a building like The Hundred of Hoo Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Gillingham (Kent) station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tunbridge Hill and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the ME3 postcode area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Tunbridge Hill, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tunbridge Hill
For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tunbridge Hill include Bishop Saltings.
Roof survey in Tunbridge Hill: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. 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. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
In a village or hamlet like Tunbridge Hill, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Tunbridge Hill (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Tunbridge Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Gillingham (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Tunbridge Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Tunbridge Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Tunbridge Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tunbridge Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tunbridge Hill
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. For an older or listed building in a place like Tunbridge Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- A written report with photographs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.