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Roof surveys in CT7
Own or manage a property in CT7? Our roof surveyors cover Birchington, St Nicholas at Wade and Acol and the rest of the district.
Places in CT7
What we do in CT7
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- All services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to so we can match the survey to the roof: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a roof survey works in CT7
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and standing water on a flat roof, on flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How our prices work
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landmarks near Birchington
Around Birchington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Church of All Saints, The Powell Arms Public House and King Ethelbert School and the streets around them. Birchington has its own railway station: Birchington-On-Sea station. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Homes and roofs across CT7
Across CT7, from Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington 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.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, CT7 included. We survey on any day of the week. Near the coast in CT7, wind can be strong, and a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides. Driving rain and salt air are hard on roofs there too.
Birchington: Quex Park, about 1 mile south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Birchington. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
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.
Useful tips for CT7 property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- 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
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Prices for roof surveys in CT7
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about roof surveys in CT7
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a roof survey in CT7?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.