Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Wissenden
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Wissenden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Wissenden
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Wissenden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Wissenden, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Wissenden questions
Do you cover smaller places like Wissenden?
Yes, Wissenden is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Pluckley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much does a roof survey cost in Wissenden?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Do you need a roof survey in Wissenden?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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.
Why book us in Wissenden
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof surveys around Wissenden
Godinton House, about 4.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wissenden. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bethersden Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Wissenden. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Wissenden
The closest station to Wissenden is Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).