Kent · London and the South East
Willesborough Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Willesborough and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Willesborough
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. 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 gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings alike.
Houses in smaller places like Willesborough can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Willesborough (TN24)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- File the report with your home documents
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Willesborough
What else we do in Willesborough
Landlords, agents and block managers in Willesborough
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Willesborough homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Godinton House, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Willesborough. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Ashford Green Corridors is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Willesborough are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Willesborough and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN24. Whether your property is on Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2070, Willesborough is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
What’s near Willesborough
Around Willesborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The William Harvey Public House, Ashford Green Corridors and The North School. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
How it works
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 an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Willesborough is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Willesborough
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
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, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Willesborough listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Signs you need a roof survey in Willesborough
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see