Kent · London and the South East
Leysdown-on-Sea Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Leysdown-on-Sea. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Leysdown-on-Sea
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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 are frequently asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on natural slate, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Leysdown-on-Sea, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Leysdown-on-Sea (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Leysdown-on-Sea
How do I find out if my home in Leysdown-on-Sea is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Leysdown-on-Sea?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Leysdown-on-Sea
Leysdown-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For any home in Leysdown-on-Sea, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Leysdown-on-Sea is about 5 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Whether the building in Leysdown-on-Sea is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Leysdown-on-Sea is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME12 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Nutts Avenue, Manor Way and The Promenade or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Leysdown-on-Sea include Seasalter (5 miles south-east), Broom Street (5 miles south), Graveney (5 miles south), Culmers (5 miles south) and Waterham (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (6 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (5 miles west).
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Leysdown-on-Sea needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Leysdown-on-Sea
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Whether the property is in Leysdown-on-Sea itself or nearby, the inspection covers whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings