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Roof Survey in Hernhill
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- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Hernhill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Some older homes in villages like Hernhill are 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hernhill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common roof problems in Hernhill
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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Your questions about roof surveys in Hernhill
I let a flat near Selling station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hernhill, take more of a battering?
It can do. Hernhill is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is 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.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Roof surveys around Hernhill
Hernhill lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Hernhill Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hernhill. Hernhill is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Roof surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hernhill: Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Hernhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hernhill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Hernhill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.