Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hacklinge
Roof surveys in Hacklinge and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Hacklinge: what you get
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. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, on the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Hacklinge may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hacklinge (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Hacklinge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Hacklinge homes and their roofs
Hacklinge lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 3.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Hacklinge goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hacklinge and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Hacklinge and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT14 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Hacklinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Coach pub, Sandwich Technology School and Betteshanger Park. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hacklinge include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Towns and villages near Hacklinge
Other services in Hacklinge
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
FAQs for Hacklinge
Will you come out to Hacklinge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hacklinge, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hacklinge is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you test for 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hacklinge?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Why act early in Hacklinge
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a place like Hacklinge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.