Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Chillenden
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Chillenden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chillenden
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Chillenden, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often 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.
- Where
- Chillenden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Chillenden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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Questions from Chillenden
Is Chillenden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Aylesham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof surveys in Chillenden: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 1.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Chillenden goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Chillenden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Chillenden is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Chillenden
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. The countryside around Chillenden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
What we are asked to look at in Chillenden
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Take a building like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.