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Garlinge Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Garlinge Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Garlinge Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof survey in Garlinge Green: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat roofs.
In a small place like Garlinge Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Garlinge Green (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Garlinge Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Garlinge Green: your questions answered
I let a flat near Chartham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Garlinge Green?
Yes, Garlinge Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
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.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Outbuildings and barns around Garlinge Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Garlinge Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places like Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Trees in and around Broadham Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. In Garlinge Green, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Every address in CT4 is within our area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Around Garlinge Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Broadham Down and the streets around them. Garlinge Green’s nearest station is Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.