Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in North Street, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in North Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in North Street: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. 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. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Some older homes in villages like North Street are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- North Street (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Nearby places to North Street
Other services in North Street
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
North Street questions
Is North Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Faversham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Roof surveys in North Street: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from North Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Sheldwich Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in North Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. North Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
What’s near North Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Abbey School. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like North Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Common roof problems in North Street
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 2 miles south-west, so building around North Street goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report