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Wanshurst Green Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Wanshurst Green.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Why act early in Wanshurst Green
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wanshurst Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof survey in Wanshurst Green
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. 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’re worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like Wanshurst Green 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wanshurst Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Wanshurst Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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 the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wanshurst Green
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Signs you need a roof survey in Wanshurst Green
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Roof surveys in Wanshurst Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Wanshurst Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Wanshurst Green. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN12 for roof surveys. Other places close to Wanshurst Green include St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Wanshurst Green
For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Wanshurst Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wanshurst Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you come out to Wanshurst Green?
Yes, Wanshurst Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.