Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Postling, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Postling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What a roof survey looks like in Postling
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Postling, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Sandling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Radegund, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in Postling work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the CT21 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Postling: Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Near you in Postling
Around Postling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandling Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Tolsford Hill.
How a roof survey works in Postling
We survey roofs in Postling and across London and South East England. Visits run seven days a week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re often asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and standing water on a flat roof, across clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Postling, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Postling (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your questions about roof surveys in Postling
Is Postling within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandling station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Postling?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Postling can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
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
Also in Postling
Useful tips for Postling property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.