Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hammill Park, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Hammill Park.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Hammill Park, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof 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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Hammill Park
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Hammill Park, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hammill Park (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Hammill Park
I let a flat near Sandwich station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Hammill Park?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hammill Park?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hammill Park
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Hammill Park homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Roofs in Hammill Park get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Hammill Park and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT13 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Hammill Park, we cover Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammill Park
Around Hammill Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandwich Technology School. Hammill Park’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hammill Park. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When to book a survey in Hammill Park
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you look after a building such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one