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Roof survey in Northwood, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Northwood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our roof survey in Northwood
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Northwood, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Northwood
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take a building like Dame Janet Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Your questions about roof surveys in Northwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northwood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northwood, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Northwood is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Northwood
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Northwood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof surveys in Northwood: local notes
Northwood lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Quex Park about 3.6 miles west, the area around Northwood has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mark's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Northwood is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT12, CT10 and CT11 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road. You will find Northwood on the A254 and A256, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Northwood include Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Around Northwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Derby Arms, The Charles Dickens School and The Royal Harbour Academy. For rail, the closest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Northwood
Letting agents and landlords in Northwood book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.