Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Palmarsh, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Palmarsh, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Palmarsh: what you get
We survey roofs in Palmarsh and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Palmarsh can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Palmarsh (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Roof surveys in Palmarsh: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Palmarsh, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 2.3 miles north lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Palmarsh has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Holy Cross: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Palmarsh Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Palmarsh and the rest of Kent. Palmarsh is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Roof surveys in CT21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Palmarsh
Around Palmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Palmarsh includes Tolsford Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. We note any lean or loose pots.
Common roof problems in Palmarsh
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you live near a park like Brockhill Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
Palmarsh: your questions answered
I let a flat near Sandling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Palmarsh?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Palmarsh is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Palmarsh is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Palmarsh
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for Palmarsh property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.