Kent · London and the South East
Postling Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Postling Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
FAQs for Postling Green
Is the coastal weather around Postling Green hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Postling Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
I let a flat near Westenhanger station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in Postling Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How a roof survey works in Postling Green
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Postling Green 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Postling Green (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
When to book a survey in Postling Green
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Anyone responsible for a site like Aldington Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Prices for roof surveys in Postling Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Postling Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Local roofs in Postling Green
Postling Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Westenhanger Castle lies about 3.2 miles east, so building around Postling Green goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Living close to Poulton Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Postling Green is about 5 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in Postling Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Postling Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN25 is covered for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Aldington (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-west), Bonnington (1 mile west), Clap Hill (1 mile north-west) and Aldington Frith (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Hythe (5 miles east) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles east).
Around Postling Green
We work in homes and buildings around Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. Postling Green’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Postling Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.