Kent · London and the South East
Halfway Street Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Halfway Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Halfway Street
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs.
In a small place like Halfway Street, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Halfway Street (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older cottages and farmhouses around Halfway Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Halfway Street
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common questions in Halfway Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Shepherds Well station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Halfway Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you cover Halfway Street for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Halfway Street included.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Halfway Street
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Halfway Street goes. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Shepherds Well station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Halfway Street is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Halfway Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Halfway Street. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Halfway Street: Sibertswold (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile east), Lydden (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (2 miles east) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Halfway Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bricklayers' Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Halfway Street
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Halfway Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
When to book a survey in Halfway Street
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover