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Roof Survey in Church Hougham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Church Hougham? We carry out roof surveys in Church Hougham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
About our roof survey in Church Hougham
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is 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 it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Church Hougham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Church Hougham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Church Hougham needs a little journey planning: 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’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Church Hougham
Can a landlord with a rental near Dover Priory station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Church Hougham within the area you cover?
Yes, Church Hougham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much does a roof survey cost in Church Hougham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Useful tips for Church Hougham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
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.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What a roof survey looks like in Church Hougham
Church Hougham is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Astor College for the Arts: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Dover Priory station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Samphire Hoe Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. In Church Hougham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Around Church Hougham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Samphire Hoe Country Park. Church Hougham’s nearest station is Dover Priory station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Nearby places to Church Hougham
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What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs