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Roof survey in Newchurch, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Newchurch.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Newchurch
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and flashings that have come away from the wall, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Newchurch, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Newchurch (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Newchurch
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Towns and villages near Newchurch
Other services in Newchurch
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Newchurch, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Questions from Newchurch
Is Newchurch within the area you cover?
Yes, Newchurch is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Newchurch?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is 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.
Why act early in Newchurch
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a small place like Newchurch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Newchurch
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Newchurch book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Newchurch homes and their roofs
Newchurch is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Newchurch across London and South East England. Newchurch is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN29 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Links Close, Church View and Patchways and the roads around them. We also cover St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
Around Newchurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Bull Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Newchurch includes Orlestone Forest.