Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Adisham, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Adisham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Common questions in Adisham
Is my home in Adisham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Adisham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Roof survey in Adisham: what you get
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Adisham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Adisham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Adisham: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Goodnestone Park about 1.6 miles east, Adisham sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Adisham Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Adisham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Adisham is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Adisham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT3. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, The Street and Church Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Bloodden (1 mile south-east), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Adisham
Adisham has its own railway station: Adisham station. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Adisham book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For an older or listed building in a place like Adisham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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When to book a survey in Adisham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Common reasons to book include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Innocents, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Adisham
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Adisham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.