Kent · London and the South East
Peene Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Peene, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
About our roof survey in Peene
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and debris building up in roof valleys, across natural slate, lead flashings and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Peene, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Peene (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Peene, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Peene
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Landlords with a home close to Folkestone West station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
Also in Peene
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around Peene may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Peene
I let a flat near Folkestone West station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is the coastal weather around Peene hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Peene is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
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.
Roof surveys in Peene: local notes
Peene lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Acrise Place, about 2.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Peene. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Peene is about 2 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Peene. Our Kent coverage includes Peene and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Peene: Newington (1 mile south-west), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile south-east), Etchinghill (1 mile north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (8 miles east).
Near you in Peene
For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (under half a mile west) and Folkestone Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.