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Roof survey in Greenhill, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Greenhill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof surveys in Greenhill: local notes
Greenhill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thornden Wood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. In Greenhill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Greenhill. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT6 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Greenhill
We work in homes and buildings around The Share And Coulter Public House, Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. Greenhill’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How a roof survey works in Greenhill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
In a smaller place like Greenhill, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Greenhill (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Greenhill property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a smaller place like Greenhill, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Greenhill
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Also near Greenhill
Other services in Greenhill
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greenhill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Questions from Greenhill
How do I find out if my home in Greenhill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Greenhill, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Greenhill 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.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Greenhill, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.