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Roof surveys in CT5
Live in CT5? We cover Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton and the rest of the district.
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Our services across CT5
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- All services
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof surveys across CT5: what to expect
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, 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
What you’ll pay
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in CT5, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landmarks near Whitstable
Around Whitstable, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Church of St John (Methodist), The Whitstable School and Foxes Cross Bottom and the streets around them. You will also find Whitstable Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and Whitstable Social Club pub (less than half a mile north-west). Whitstable has its own railway station: Whitstable station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CT5
CT5 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later, wherever they are in CT5.
We survey roofs across London and South East England, and CT5 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. Coastal towns and villages in CT5 see more salt and wind than places inland, and metal fixings and lead suffer for it. After a storm, the seaward side of a roof is the place to look first.
Whitstable: Take a building like The Whitstable School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John (Methodist), the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What we are asked to look at in CT5
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Useful tips for CT5 property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. 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?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for CT5
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you work in CT5?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, CT5 included.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.