Kent · London and the South East
Great Stonar Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Great Stonar and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Great Stonar
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Great Stonar are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Great Stonar (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Also near Great Stonar
What else we do in Great Stonar
Questions from Great Stonar
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Great Stonar?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Great Stonar?
Yes, Great Stonar is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Great Stonar?
To arrange a survey, phone 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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What affects the price in Great Stonar
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Stonar
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Great Stonar, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Roof surveys in Great Stonar: local notes
Great Stonar is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take a building like Sandwich Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park such as Prince's Beachlands, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Great Stonar gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Great Stonar is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Great Stonar
In Great Stonar, that means homes and buildings near Prince's Beachlands, Sir Roger Manwood's School and Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.