Kent · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CT13
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across CT13, covering Sandwich, Eastry and Buttsole. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Places in CT13
- Sandwich
- Eastry
- Buttsole
- Woodnesborough
- Great Stonar
- Sandwich Bay Estate
- Flemings
- Hammill Park
- Marshborough
- Richborough Port
- Heronden
- Coombe
- Ebbsfleet
Surveys we offer in CT13
- Landlord roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
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Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof survey in CT13: how it works
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We are often asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on lead flashings, the roof space and flat roofs.
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How our prices work
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Near you in Sandwich
In Sandwich, that means homes and buildings near Sandwich United Reformed Church, Ham Fen and The Red Cow Public House. Nearby too are Sir Roger Manwood's School (within half a mile east) and Sandwich Infant School (less than half a mile north). There is a railway station in Sandwich itself: Sandwich station. A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Homes and roofs across CT13
Across CT13, a good many older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
From inner London terraces to Kent oast houses, Sussex tile-hanging and Hampshire thatch, the South East has a huge mix of roofs. Roofs in CT13 are part of that picture. Coastal towns and villages in CT13 see more salt and wind than places inland. After a storm, the seaward side of a roof is the place to look first.
Sandwich: If you live in an older home near Sandwich United Reformed Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park like Ham Fen, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for CT13
Do you work in CT13?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes CT13.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.