Kent · London and the South East
Etchinghill Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Etchinghill? We carry out roof surveys in Etchinghill and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Etchinghill: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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 worn lead at chimneys and abutments and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Etchinghill 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Etchinghill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Etchinghill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Roof surveys in Etchinghill: local notes
Etchinghill is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. The wider area around Etchinghill has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 2.4 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Lyminge Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Sandling station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We visit Etchinghill as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Etchinghill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Roof surveys in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Near you in Etchinghill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and the streets around them. The closest station to Etchinghill is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Etchinghill includes Tolsford Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Etchinghill
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Etchinghill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Etchinghill
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.