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Roof survey in Lydd-on-Sea, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Lydd-on-Sea, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Lydd-on-Sea
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally 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. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Lydd-on-Sea (TN29, TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Lydd-on-Sea
To price your survey, we check:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Local roofs in Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like St Peter's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Greatstone Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In Lydd-on-Sea, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Lydd-on-Sea. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of TN29 and TN28 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Lydd-on-Sea
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lydd-on-Sea
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Your questions about roof surveys in Lydd-on-Sea
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lydd-on-Sea?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Lydd-on-Sea listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
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What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lydd-on-Sea
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Lydd-on-Sea, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.