Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Charlton-in-Dover, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Charlton-in-Dover, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Charlton-in-Dover
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Around Charlton-in-Dover, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Charlton-in-Dover (CT16, CT17, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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Questions from Charlton-in-Dover
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Charlton-in-Dover?
Often, yes. Charlton-in-Dover is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dover Priory station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Why act early in Charlton-in-Dover
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In a smaller place like Charlton-in-Dover, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof surveys around Charlton-in-Dover
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Charlton-in-Dover, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Dover Priory station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Connaught Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. In Charlton-in-Dover, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Charlton-in-Dover is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Roof surveys in CT16, CT17 and CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Charlton-in-Dover is on the A256, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Charlton-in-Dover
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dover Grammar School for Girls, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (under half a mile south). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Charlton-in-Dover, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.