Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Chitty, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Chitty, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof surveys in Chitty: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Chitty, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chitty. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Chitty include Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Near you in Chitty
We work in homes and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. Chitty’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chitty
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Chitty, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Chitty (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Chitty
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Chislet Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Chitty questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Herne Bay station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Chitty within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
How do I book a survey in Chitty?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Chitty, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Nearby places to Chitty
What else we do in Chitty
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.