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Coldred Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coldred. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Coldred: what you get
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Somewhere as small as Coldred, 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Coldred (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Coldred: local notes
Coldred lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lydden Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Goodnestone Park, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coldred. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. The streets around a church like Church of St Pancras are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Coldred get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Coldred is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Coldred, we cover Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Around Coldred
Around Coldred, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Coldred include Dover Western Heights.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
FAQs for Coldred
Is Coldred within the area you cover?
Yes, Coldred is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Coldred, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Coldred can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coldred
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.