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Roof surveys in CT1
Live in CT1? Our roof surveyors cover Canterbury, Wincheap and Thanington and every street in between.
Places in CT1
Surveys we offer in CT1
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Thermal imaging roof survey
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Our roof survey service in CT1
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are often asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in CT1
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s near Canterbury
In Canterbury, that means homes and buildings near The Old Buttermarket pub, Barton Court Grammar School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. Other local landmarks include Bus Company Island (less than half a mile north), Church of St Margaret (under half a mile south-west), Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east) and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (under half a mile west). Canterbury has its own railway station: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof surveys across CT1: local notes
Across CT1, from Canterbury, Wincheap and Hales Place outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in CT1 are where it normally shows.
Canterbury: Trees in and around Bus Company Island shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For landlords with property near Canterbury East station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- File the report with your home documents
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Why roofs fail
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for roof surveys in CT1
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for roof surveys in CT1, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for CT1
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.