Kent · London and the South East
West Malling Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in West Malling. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Malling
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Around West Malling, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- West Malling (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
West Malling: your questions answered
Will you come out to West Malling?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near West Malling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Malling
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to West Malling station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover West Malling and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME19. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Police Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A20 close by, West Malling is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Near you in West Malling
Around West Malling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manor Park Country Park, The Malling School and The Malling School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Prices for roof surveys in West Malling
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around West Malling, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Read more
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Also near West Malling
What else we do in West Malling
When to book a survey in West Malling
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Homes near green spaces such as Manor Park Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.