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Roof survey in Ulcombe, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Ulcombe.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
About our roof survey in Ulcombe
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Ulcombe, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Ulcombe questions
Is my home in Ulcombe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
How much does a roof survey cost in Ulcombe?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Ulcombe, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Ulcombe
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Ulcombe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
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.
Towns and villages near Ulcombe
Also in Ulcombe
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ulcombe
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Common roof problems in Ulcombe
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To get a price for roof surveys in Ulcombe, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Roof surveys around Ulcombe
About 2.5 miles north lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ulcombe has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Ulcombe Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ulcombe can all book roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME17 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Ulcombe
In Ulcombe, that means homes and buildings near The Harrow Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Ulcombe is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).