Kent · London and the South East
Lympne Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Lympne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Lympne: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’re worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Lympne (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Why act early in Lympne
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a place like Lympne, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- File the report with your home documents
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Questions from Lympne
Is Lympne within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lympne, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Lympne is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is 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 much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Common roof problems in Lympne
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Stephen, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Lympne, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys in Lympne: local notes
Lympne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 1.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Lympne goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Trees in and around Sandling Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Lympne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Lympne and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CT21 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Around Lympne
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House, Sandling Park and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (under half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.