Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Culmers
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Culmers, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Culmers
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’re worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Culmers (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for roof surveys in Culmers, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Culmers often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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 we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Culmers
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Culmers
Culmers is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you live near a park like Mount Ephraim Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Faversham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Culmers are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Culmers and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Culmers
Around Culmers, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Culmers include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Culmers, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Other services in Culmers
Questions from Culmers
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Culmers, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Culmers?
Yes. Culmers is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings