Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ashley, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Ashley and across Kent.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashley
We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Ashley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ashley (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ashley
Can a landlord with a rental near Martin Mill station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Ashley?
Yes. Ashley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Places near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashley
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords and agents in Ashley book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashley
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. For older village homes like those around Ashley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Ashley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Ashley homes and their roofs
Ashley lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near East Studdal Church Hall, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Walmer Castle, about 4.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashley. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For landlords with property near Martin Mill station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We cover Ashley and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Ashley. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Roof surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Ashley, we cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashley
The closest station to Ashley is Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.