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Roof survey in Hythe, Kent
Roof surveys around Hythe, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Hythe
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Hythe, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Tell us when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hythe (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Hythe?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you look after a building such as Hythe Bay CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you cannot 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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Around Hythe, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
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.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What a roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
FAQs for Hythe
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandling station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Hythe is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 much does a roof survey cost in Hythe?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Hythe homes and their roofs
Hythe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Sandling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces like Oaklands Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover Hythe and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT21 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and we cover them all. Hythe is on the A259 and A261, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hythe
In Hythe, that means homes and buildings near Oaklands Park, Red Lion Public House and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. The closest station to Hythe is Sandling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Towns and villages near Hythe
What else we do in Hythe
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a visit in Hythe, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.