Kent · London and the South East
Hoo Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hoo, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Hoo 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.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Hoo
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
In a small place like Hoo, 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 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hoo (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hoo property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
FAQs for Hoo
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hoo?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hoo?
Yes, Hoo is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Towns and villages near Hoo
Also in Hoo
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Roof surveys around Hoo
Hoo lies within about 4 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 high wind or heavy rain. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Monkton Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Minster station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. With Quex Park about 2.4 miles north-east, the area around Hoo has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hoo as part of our work across London and South East England. Hoo is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT12 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Hoo, we cover Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
What’s near Hoo
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hoo include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoo
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.