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Roof survey in Lewson Street, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lewson Street, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Lewson Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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How a roof survey works in Lewson Street
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and standing water on a flat roof, across lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Lewson Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Lewson Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lewson Street homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Lewson Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Lewson Street is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Lewson Street and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lewson Street: Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
What’s near Lewson Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Common questions in Lewson Street
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lewson Street?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can a landlord with a rental near Teynham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I book a survey in Lewson Street?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Common roof problems in Lewson Street
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building around Lewson Street goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
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What else we do in Lewson Street
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys