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Roof survey in Broad Oak, Kent
Roof surveys in Broad Oak from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Broad Oak
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings alike.
In a small place like Broad Oak, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof surveys in Broad Oak: local notes
Broad Oak lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. The streets around a church like St Nicholas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Broad Oak and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys.
Roof surveys in CT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Broad Oak
Around Broad Oak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. Broad Oak’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Broad Oak, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Oak
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Broad Oak
Is the coastal weather around Broad Oak hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Broad Oak is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Useful tips for Broad Oak property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep the report with your property records
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.