Kent · London and the South East
Weavering Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Weavering, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Weavering is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Weavering, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
About our roof survey in Weavering
We survey roofs in Weavering and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys 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 photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We are often asked to look into loose chimney pots and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Around Weavering, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Weavering (ME14, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
When to book a survey in Weavering
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Look out for signs like these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Cross Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In an older home around Weavering, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Weavering
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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FAQs for Weavering
Is my home in Weavering listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bearsted station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Weavering
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Local roofs in Weavering
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.7 miles south-east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Weavering has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Bearsted station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Vinters Valley Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weavering. Across Kent, we cover Weavering.
We work across ME14 and ME15 for roof surveys. We cover properties on Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Weavering
We work in homes and buildings around Vinters Valley Park, Valley Park School and Bell Inn, among other places. Weavering’s nearest station is Bearsted station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.