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Roof survey in Hales Place, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hales Place? You can book a roof survey in Hales Place and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Hales Place
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We’re often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Hales Place, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hales Place (CT2, CT1)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Prices for roof surveys in Hales Place
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hales Place
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hales Place, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live near a park such as Bus Company Island, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. In Hales Place, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Hales Place and the places around it.
Every address in CT2 and CT1 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hales Place, we cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Near you in Hales Place
Around Hales Place, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Archbishop's School, St Thomas of Canterbury Church and St Edmund's School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (less than half a mile south) and Bus Company Island (0.8 miles south). Hales Place’s nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
When to book a survey in Hales Place
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Stephen's Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Questions from Hales Place
Will you come out to Hales Place?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Hales Place hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Hales Place does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.