Kent · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CT18
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across CT18, from Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns and villages in CT18
- Hawkinge
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Lyminge
- Densole
- Etchinghill
- Newington
- Skeete
- Woodland
- Old Hawkinge
- Hemsted
- Peene
- Satmar
- Drellingore
- Arpinge
Our services across CT18
- Electronic leak detection
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Every service
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof survey in CT18: how it works
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Prices in CT18
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Around Hawkinge
In Hawkinge, that means homes and buildings near St Luke's, The Mayfly pub and The Churchill School. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CT18
From Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge to smaller places, people across CT18 use a roof survey to plan ahead. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
We survey roofs across London and the South East, and CT18 is part of that. London and South East England have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. Parts of CT18 are on or near the coast, where roofs face more wind and more salt in the air than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Hawkinge: Take an older house close to St Luke's: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Folkestone West station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft.
Before booking any surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
Signs you need a roof survey
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in CT18
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
FAQs for CT18
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How much does a roof survey cost in CT18?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.