Kent · London and the South East
Hunters Forstal Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Hunters Forstal, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
About our roof survey in Hunters Forstal
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Hunters Forstal, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof surveys in Hunters Forstal
Do you cover smaller places like Hunters Forstal?
Yes, Hunters Forstal is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hunters Forstal?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Hunters Forstal, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older and listed buildings around Hunters Forstal may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Hunters Forstal?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herne Church of England Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What a roof survey looks like in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In Hunters Forstal, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hunters Forstal is one of the places in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT6. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Hunters Forstal
Around Hunters Forstal, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.