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Roof Survey in East Street
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in East Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in East Street
Our roof surveys cover East Street and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and worn or blocked valleys.
Older buildings in small places like East Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- East Street (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in East Street: local notes
East Street lies within about 4 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 strong wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sandwich Technology School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
East Street is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover East Street and the rest of Kent. East Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cooper Street (1 mile north), Marshborough (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south), Sandwich (2 miles east) and Great Stonar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near East Street
For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.1 miles east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Street include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around East Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Towns and villages near East Street
Also in East Street
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Street
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
East Street: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandwich station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in East Street 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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is East Street in your area?
Yes, we do. East Street is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like East Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common roof problems in East Street
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?