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Roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Westwood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Common roof problems in Westwood
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westwood
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Westwood (DA13, DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Westwood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Your questions about roof surveys in Westwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westwood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westwood?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Westwood is within about 5 miles of the coast.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Roof surveys in Westwood: local notes
Westwood is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Homes near green spaces such as Longfield Chalk Bank can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. Westwood is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Westwood. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the DA13 and DA2 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Westwood Road and Highcross Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Westwood include Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Westwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longfield Academy, Longfield Chalk Bank and Railway Tavern, among other places. Westwood’s nearest station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Towns and villages near Westwood
What else we do in Westwood
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older and listed buildings around Westwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westwood
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help