Kent · London and the South East
Woodside Green Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Woodside Green, with photos and a written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Woodside Green
We survey roofs in Woodside Green and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Woodside Green, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Woodside Green (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
FAQs for Woodside Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham 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.
How do I find out if my home in Woodside Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you cover Woodside Green?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Woodside Green.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Roof surveys in Woodside Green: local notes
Leeds Castle, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodside Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Woodside Green is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Woodside Green. Woodside Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Woodside Green, we cover West Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (1 mile east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Around Woodside Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kiln Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Woodside Green is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (3.9 miles south).
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
When to book a survey in Woodside Green
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:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take a building like The Lenham School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just ring 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.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Woodside Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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 let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Woodside Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.