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Roof Survey in Harbledown
Roof surveys in Harbledown from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Harbledown
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How a roof survey works in Harbledown
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking gutter joints and downpipes and cracked mortar along the ridge, across flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Harbledown are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Harbledown (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Harbledown: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like The Canterbury Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces like Whitehall Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Canterbury West station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Harbledown. Across Kent, we cover Harbledown.
We survey roofs across CT2 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
What’s near Harbledown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Whitehall Meadows, St Edmund's School and The Monument Inn and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Thomas of Canterbury Church (1.2 miles east) and The Canterbury Academy (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Harbledown includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Harbledown can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Harbledown, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Harbledown may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Harbledown
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
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. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Also near Harbledown
What else we do in Harbledown
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Harbledown
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Harbledown: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harbledown?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Harbledown?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Harbledown?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.