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Roof Survey in New Romney
Wondering about the roof at a property in New Romney? You can book a roof survey in New Romney and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Romney
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away from the wall.
In a smaller place like New Romney, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- New Romney (TN28)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like New Romney, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
New Romney questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Romney?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in New Romney?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a roof survey in New Romney?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
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More services for New Romney
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Romney. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
New Romney homes and their roofs
New Romney is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. New Romney is about 3 miles from Lydd Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Living close to Romney Warren Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in New Romney and the rest of Kent. New Romney is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN28. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around New Romney include the A259 and B2071, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside New Romney, we cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Around New Romney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Marsh Academy, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near New Romney include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.