Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Crouch, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Crouch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Crouch
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Crouch, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Crouch (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Crouch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What a roof survey looks like in Crouch
Crouch is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Mount Ephraim Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 4.2 miles west, so building around Crouch goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Wherever you are in Crouch, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Crouch is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Roof surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Crouch, we cover South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Crouch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Crouch frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Crouch: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Crouch, 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 is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Crouch listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What else we do in Crouch
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crouch
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crouch. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.