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Calcott Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Calcott, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Calcott
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We’re frequently asked to look into blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Calcott, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Calcott (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Calcott
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Calcott and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Signs you need a roof survey in Calcott
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Calcott questions
Is the coastal weather around Calcott hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Is my home in Calcott listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Towns and villages near Calcott
Also in Calcott
Roof surveys around Calcott
Calcott is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Sturry station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sturry Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Calcott. Calcott is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Calcott
In Calcott, that means homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Spires Academy and Curtis Wood, among other places. The closest station to Calcott is Sturry station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Calcott includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Calcott needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.