Kent · London and the South East
Farthingloe Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Farthingloe. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Farthingloe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farthingloe
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. 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. If you’re worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Farthingloe, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a small place like Farthingloe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Local roofs in Farthingloe
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Farthingloe, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you look after a building such as Aycliffe Community Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like Aycliffe Church Centre are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Dover Priory station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Farthingloe is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT15 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Near you in Farthingloe
Around Farthingloe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Astor College for the Arts, Whinless Down and Crown & Sceptre pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
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FAQs for Farthingloe
Is the coastal weather around Farthingloe hard on roofs?
It can do. Farthingloe is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Farthingloe?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.