Kent · London and the South East
Twitton Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Twitton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twitton
Our roof surveys cover Twitton and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We are often asked to look into valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked mortar along the ridge, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and natural slate.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Twitton (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Twitton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen 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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Prices for roof surveys in Twitton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roof surveys in Twitton: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Lullingstone Castle about 3.3 miles north, the area around Twitton has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Living close to Polhill Bank is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a building such as Otford Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Twitton is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Twitton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Twitton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN14 for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Twitton, we cover Sepham Heath (1 mile north-west), Otford (1 mile east), Shoreham (1 mile north), Halstead (2 miles north-west) and Knockholt Pound (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east), Northfleet (11 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north).
Near you in Twitton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun pub, Polhill Bank and Trinity School and the streets around them. The closest station to Twitton is Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (2.7 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
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. In a small place like Twitton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Twitton questions
Is my home in Twitton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Twitton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How much does a roof survey cost in Twitton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys