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Roof Survey in East Stourmouth
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in East Stourmouth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
About our roof survey in East Stourmouth
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and debris building up in roof valleys, on chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like East Stourmouth 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- East Stourmouth (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Stourmouth
East Stourmouth is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Minster station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
East Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in East Stourmouth and the rest of Kent. East Stourmouth is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT3. Whether your property is on The Street and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to East Stourmouth include West Stourmouth (1 mile west), Westmarsh (1 mile south-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Ware (2 miles south-east) and Sarre (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Around East Stourmouth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. East Stourmouth’s nearest station is Minster station, roughly 3.1 miles east. Open spaces near East Stourmouth include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around East Stourmouth frequently 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.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Stourmouth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in East Stourmouth
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in East Stourmouth
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
Living close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
East Stourmouth questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Stourmouth?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Minster station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys