Kent · London and the South East
Chartham Roof Survey
We carry out roof surveys in Chartham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chartham
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and standing water on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Chartham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Chartham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Chartham
Do you cover smaller places like Chartham?
Yes, Chartham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chartham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Chartham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Chartham and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, River Court and The Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Chartham, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Near you in Chartham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Chartham itself: Chartham station. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chartham
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chartham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chartham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Chartham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Chartham
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Anyone responsible for a site like Chartham Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Why it is worth a survey now in Chartham
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For older village homes like those around Chartham, the right replacement materials are not 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 the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.