Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Preston, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Preston. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Questions from Preston
I let a flat near Adisham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Preston?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is Preston in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Preston.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How a roof survey works in Preston
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re frequently asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Preston (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Do you need a roof survey in Preston?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you live near a park such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we do, step by step
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 about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Preston, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Roof by 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.
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, and they can crack.
What a roof survey looks like in Preston
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 4 miles south lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Preston has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mildred are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Preston Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Preston for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across CT3 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane. If you are just outside Preston, we cover Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Preston
In Preston, that means homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. Preston’s nearest station is Adisham station, roughly 4.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Preston include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Prices for roof surveys in Preston
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.