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Roof survey in Nash, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Nash. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Nash: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a small place like Nash, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Nash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nash homes and their roofs
About 3 miles south lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Nash has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Adisham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Nash can all book roof surveys. Nash is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Nash include Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Nash
Nash’s nearest station is Adisham station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). Open spaces near Nash include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Places near Nash
What else we do in Nash
Common roof problems in Nash
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you live in an older home near Elmstone Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Questions from Nash
I let a flat near Adisham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Nash?
Yes. Nash is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Nash?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Nash may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Nash, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.