Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Faversham, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Faversham and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Faversham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Faversham
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
In a town like Faversham, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Faversham (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
To get a price for roof surveys in Faversham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Faversham questions
How do I find out if my home in Faversham 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 is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Faversham homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Faversham, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Faversham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Oare Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Faversham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME13. Whether your property is on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Faversham is on the A2 and A251, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Faversham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow, among other places. Faversham has its own railway station: Faversham station. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
When to book a survey in Faversham
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take a building like Ethelbert Road Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A typical visit in Faversham begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.