Kent · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CT6
Live in CT6? We cover Herne Bay, Greenhill and Beltinge and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Areas within CT6
- Herne Bay
- Greenhill
- Beltinge
- Hampton
- Hillborough
- Herne
- Eddington
- Bishopstone
- Hunters Forstal
- Broomfield
- Herne Common
- Hawthorn
- Reculver
- Bullockstone
- West End
- Highstead
Surveys we offer in CT6
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Storm damage roof report
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll find a date: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Our roof survey service in CT6
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How our prices work
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in CT6, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What’s near Herne Bay
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood, Herne Bay Junior School and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west) and Christ Church (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Herne Bay is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Roof surveys across CT6: local notes
Across CT6, from Herne Bay, Greenhill and Beltinge 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.
Across London and the South East, older homes frequently have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in CT6 is checked with its age and materials in mind. Parts of CT6 are coastal, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. A windy forecast can mean a change of date.
Herne Bay: If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Herne Bay Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
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. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in CT6
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Why act early?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them.
Before booking any surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
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.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Common questions in CT6
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is CT6 in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, CT6 included.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.