Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Four Oaks, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Four Oaks, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Four Oaks
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Four Oaks, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Four Oaks (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Why it is worth a survey now in Four Oaks
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older and listed buildings around Four Oaks may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Four Oaks: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Four Oaks?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Four Oaks?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, 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 test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How do I book a survey in Four Oaks?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep the report with your property records
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Local roofs in Four Oaks
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Four Oaks, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.4 miles south, Four Oaks sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Luddenham School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Faversham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Four Oaks, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Four Oaks and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME13. Other places close to Four Oaks include Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
What’s near Four Oaks
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Abbey School and Oare Meadow. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Four Oaks frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for roof surveys in Four Oaks
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.