Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Breach, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Breach, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys around Breach
Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Breach. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Jumping Downs shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Breach, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Breach. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT4 is within our area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
Near you in Breach
In Breach, that means homes and buildings near The Palm Tree Inn and Jumping Downs, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Open spaces near Breach include Cheriton Hill.
About our roof survey in Breach
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and cracked mortar along the ridge, on lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Breach 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Breach (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Breach
How do I find out if my home in Breach is listed?
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 Breach?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What we are asked to look at in Breach
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Snowdown station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Breach, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Why it is worth a survey now in Breach
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Breach, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
What else we do in Breach
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.