Kent · London and the South East
Oversland Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Oversland, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oversland
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, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Oversland may be 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 often expected.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Oversland (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Oversland frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Useful tips for Oversland property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. 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
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Oversland. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Oversland: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Oversland, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Oversland is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What a roof survey looks like in Oversland
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Oversland, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Oversland are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
We survey roofs across ME13 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Dunkirk Road and South Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Around Oversland
Around Oversland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms and the streets around them. Oversland’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Nearby places to Oversland
Other services in Oversland
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.