Kent · London and the South East
Durlock Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Durlock. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Durlock: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and loose chimney pots, across natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Durlock, 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 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Durlock (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Durlock
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Goodnestone Park lies about 2.7 miles south-west, so building around Durlock goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Anyone responsible for a site like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey 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.
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Durlock for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CT3 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Durlock
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
FAQs for Durlock
Is Durlock within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Durlock is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Common roof problems in Durlock
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Durlock, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.