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Roof Survey in Ottinge
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Ottinge.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
About our roof survey in Ottinge
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, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and debris building up in roof valleys.
In a small place like Ottinge, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Ottinge (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ottinge
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Do you need a roof survey in Ottinge?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why it is worth a survey now in Ottinge
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ottinge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Ottinge
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, 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. Somewhere as small as Ottinge, access is frequently 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 with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ottinge
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Ottinge, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Acrise Place about 1.6 miles east, the area around Ottinge has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you own a rental within reach of Sandling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Ottinge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Ottinge. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Around Ottinge
For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
FAQs for Ottinge
Will you come out to Ottinge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ottinge?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I book a survey in Ottinge?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.