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Roof surveys in CT16
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across CT16, from Whitfield, Charlton-in-Dover and Kearsney. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Services in CT16
- Storm damage roof report
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll find a date: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About roof surveys in CT16
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split.
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Prices in CT16
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Landmarks near Whitfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Edmund's Catholic School, Whitfield Aspen School and Church of St Peter, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CT16
Across CT16, plenty of 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.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and CT16 is well within that. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. Some of CT16 sits close to the sea, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. If conditions are not right, the visit moves to a calmer day.
Whitfield: If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park like Old Park Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Why roofs fail
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What a survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Checking the roof from the ground
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 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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
CT16 questions
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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 will talk to you about another date.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
How do I arrange a roof survey in CT16?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.