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Roof survey in West Cross, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in West Cross, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in West Cross
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like West Cross, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- West Cross (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Cross and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like West Cross, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in West Cross
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
Anyone responsible for a site like Rolvenden Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
West Cross: your questions answered
Is West Cross within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover West Cross?
We do. The survey and report are the same in West Cross as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around West Cross, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
West Cross homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Smallhythe Place, about 3.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Cross. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. West Cross is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes West Cross and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN17 is covered for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Landmarks near West Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bull Hotel, among other places. Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).