Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Old Tree
Need a roof survey in Old Tree? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Photograph stains when they appear
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
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.
How a roof survey works in Old Tree
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and worn or blocked valleys, across natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Old Tree, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Old Tree, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
FAQs for Old Tree
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Old Tree, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Tree?
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.
Is Old Tree in your area?
Yes. Old Tree is part of the area we cover.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I book a survey in Old Tree?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Old Tree book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a roof survey looks like in Old Tree
Old Tree lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park such as Curtis Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Old Tree and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT3. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
What’s near Old Tree
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood and Spires Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Tree includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What we’re asked to look at in Old Tree
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you look after a building like Hoath Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.