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Roof survey in Lodge Lees, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Lodge Lees and across Kent.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof survey in Lodge Lees: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Lodge Lees, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Lodge Lees
Is Lodge Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, Lodge Lees is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Lodge Lees listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s 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. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Also in Lodge Lees
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a roof survey in Lodge Lees?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Lodge Lees can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Lodge Lees
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Lodge Lees goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Jumping Downs can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever you are in Lodge Lees, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lodge Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT4. We also cover the places around Lodge Lees: Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Lodge Lees
We work in homes and buildings around Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn. Lodge Lees’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east. The countryside around Lodge Lees includes Cheriton Hill.
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For an older or listed building in a place like Lodge Lees, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lodge Lees
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the price in Lodge Lees
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.