A proper roof inspection means getting on the roof — not a ground-level assessment with binoculars. We inspect, photograph every area of concern, and provide a written condition report within 24 hours. Pre-purchase, annual maintenance, post-storm, insurance claim or before a re-roof quote — from £95 in Tonbridge.
Most roofing problems are found too late because nobody got on the roof to look. An annual inspection costs less than a single emergency call-out and prevents most of them.
Buying a property in Tonbridge? A roof survey before exchange identifies hidden defects that a standard RICS survey often misses — nail sickness on 1960s–70s estates, failed underfelt on period properties, inadequate lead specification on chimney flashings. Written report with photographs. From £95.
An annual roof inspection on a Tonbridge property takes 1–2 hours and covers every element: tiles, ridge, verge, valleys, flashings, guttering condition and flat roof surfaces. Written report with photographs and a prioritised action list. Most minor issues caught at this stage cost £150–£400 to fix — left, they become £1,500–£5,000 jobs.
After a significant weather event, a professional inspection confirms whether damage is present, documents it for insurance purposes, and provides a written cost assessment. Essential for insurance claims — we provide the report the insurer needs.
Insurance companies increasingly require a professional roof condition report before renewing cover on older properties. We provide a written report meeting standard insurer requirements, with photographs and a condition rating for each roof element.
If you have an active or intermittent leak and can't identify the source, we inspect on-roof and find it. Most leaks have a single identifiable cause — we locate it, photograph it, and provide a repair quote at the same visit.
Before any significant roofing work — re-roof, loft conversion, solar panel installation, dormer addition — a condition survey establishes the baseline state of the existing roof and identifies any issues that need addressing first.
Tonbridge's housing stock creates specific inspection priorities depending on the era and type of property. On pre-1950s clay tile and slate properties — particularly the Victorian and Edwardian terraces off Pembury Road, Barden Road and Vale Road — we focus on tile nib condition (de-nibbed tiles are a common failure on 80–100 year old clay stock), lead flashing specification and condition on chimney stacks, and underfelt integrity where accessible from the loft space. Many Tonbridge period properties have never had the underfelt replaced and it can be bituminised felt from the original build — when it goes, water reaches the rafters directly.
On 1960s–80s concrete interlocking tile properties — Cage Green, Trench Wood and Higham Wood being the primary areas — the inspection focus is nail sickness assessment. We lift individual tiles in representative locations across each slope, inspect the nail condition and tile underside, and provide a percentage failure estimate that informs whether targeted re-nailing or full replacement is the appropriate action. This assessment cannot be done from the ground, and a ground-level 'inspection' that doesn't involve getting on the roof and lifting tiles is not giving you the full picture.
For flat roofs on rear extensions — common on post-war Tonbridge semis throughout the town — we inspect membrane surface condition, drainage falls, upstand heights, edge detail and deck condition where probe testing is appropriate. A flat roof that passes a visual surface inspection may still have deck rot beneath the membrane — we identify the risk indicators and advise on further investigation where warranted. Free written quote for any remedial work identified during the inspection.
Typical ranges. Free written quotes on 0173 224 1138.
| Job Type | Typical Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Annual condition check + written report | £95–£145 | 1–2 hrs |
| Pre-purchase roof survey + written report | £120–£175 | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Post-storm insurance damage report | £95–£145 | 1–2 hrs |
| Full structural survey (large/complex properties) | £175–£300 | 2–4 hrs |
| Leak investigation + source identification | £95–£145 | 1–2 hrs |
| Same-day urgent inspection | £145–£200 | Same day |
"Pre-purchase survey on a 1930s semi in Higham Wood. Found nail sickness on the rear slope that the RICS survey missed entirely. Saved us from an unpleasant surprise post-completion. Worth every penny."
"Annual inspection on our Victorian terrace. Clear written report, photographed every issue, prioritised by urgency. Fixed the two urgent items for £380 — would have been a much bigger job left another winter."
"Post-storm insurance report after the October storm. Detailed photographs, cost assessment, addressed to our insurer. Claim went through without any issue. Very professional service."
A full on-roof inspection covering: tiles/slate condition, ridge and verge, all lead flashings, valley condition, gutter and fascia condition, flat roof surfaces where present, and loft space check where accessible. Written report with photographs delivered within 24 hours.
Annual condition reports start from £95. Pre-purchase surveys from £120. Same-day urgent inspections from £145. All include a written report with photographs. Call 0173 224 1138 to book.
Yes. Our written reports include photographs, condition ratings and cost estimates in the format required by most insurers. We can address reports to a specific insurer on request.
Standard bookings within 2–3 working days. Same-day urgent inspections available for active leaks or post-storm damage. Call 0173 224 1138.
Not legally required, but a clean inspection report can accelerate a sale and prevent late-stage renegotiation. Buyers are increasingly commissioning independent surveys — knowing the roof condition in advance lets you address issues proactively.
Written report covering all tile slopes, ridge, verge, valleys, flashings, gutters and any flat roof. Photographs of every finding. Prioritised action list (urgent / recommended / monitor). Available within 24 hours of inspection.
Yes — a standard RICS survey covers roof condition superficially and commonly misses nail sickness, lead failure and underfelt deterioration. Our specialist pre-purchase survey from £120 covers these in detail with on-roof access.
Medway Valley frost pocket position — more freeze-thaw cycles than elevated surrounding towns. For roof inspection work in Tonbridge, this means the dominant failure pattern and the correct specification both reflect local conditions rather than generic UK roofing standards.
The housing stock across Tonbridge — Victorian and Edwardian clay plain tile, 1960s-80s concrete interlocking, post-war semis throughout — creates a specific set of requirements that we address differently here than elsewhere in our coverage area. Properties on Pembury Road and Vale Road demonstrate this most clearly: the roofing issues we see there reflect the intersection of era, construction method and local exposure in ways that a non-local contractor would not anticipate from the specification alone.
Haysden Country Park and Medway riverside generate above-average moss and leaf fall debris. We factor this into every survey and quote on Tonbridge properties — it is the difference between a repair that lasts five years and one that lasts thirty.
Tonbridge is our base from our Tonbridge base. Survey appointments within 2–3 working days. Emergency cover 24/7. Free written quote on 0173 224 1138.
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