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Roof survey in Guilton, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Guilton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Guilton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Roof survey in Guilton
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Guilton may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Guilton (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Local roofs in Guilton
With Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-west, Guilton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Guilton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Guilton is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT3. That includes homes and businesses on Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Guilton: Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Guilton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequer Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 3.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Guilton include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. For older village homes like those around Guilton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
FAQs for Guilton
Is my home in Guilton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Guilton within the area you cover?
Yes, Guilton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Guilton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.