Kent · London and the South East
Guston Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Guston, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Guston can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roof survey in Guston: what you get
We survey roofs in Guston and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose ridge or hip tiles, across lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Guston (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Guston, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Guston
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Also near Guston
What else we do in Guston
Local roofs in Guston
Guston lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The wider area around Guston has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 4.7 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin of Tours, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Martin Mill station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Guston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Guston. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Roof surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Guston, we cover East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Guston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Connaught Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and Swingate Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guston include Dover Western Heights.
Signs you need a roof survey in Guston
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Homes near green spaces such as Connaught Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
Your questions about roof surveys in Guston
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Martin Mill station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Guston?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Guston is within about 2 miles of the coast.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around Guston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.