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Roof survey in Warren Street, Kent
Roof surveys across Warren Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
About our roof survey in Warren Street
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Warren Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Warren Street
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
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, and we note its condition.
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.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Warren Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Warren Street
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a place like Warren Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Warren Street
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof surveys around Warren Street
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.1 miles north-east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Warren Street has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Lenham School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Warren Street is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Warren Street. Across Kent, we cover Warren Street and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Payden Street, Slade Road and Warren Street, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Woodside Green (1 mile west), West Street (2 miles west) and Wichling (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Warren Street
Around Warren Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and The Harrow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
Questions from Warren Street
I let a flat near Lenham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warren Street?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.