Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Eddington, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Eddington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Eddington
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We are often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Eddington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Eddington (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Eddington questions
Do you cover smaller places like Eddington?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Eddington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Eddington?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Eddington
Eddington is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether the building in Eddington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Eddington. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT6. Whether your property is on Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Eddington include Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Eddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Herne Bay Infant School, Queen's Head Public House and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. Eddington’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
When to book a survey in Eddington
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herne Bay High School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
Places near Eddington
What else we do in Eddington
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Eddington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eddington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we look for on each type of 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 its condition and the signs of age.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.