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Roof survey in Ratling, Kent
Roof surveys in Ratling, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
About our roof survey in Ratling
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Ratling, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Ratling
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Ratling, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Questions from Ratling
Can a landlord with a rental near Adisham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Ratling within the area you cover?
Yes. Ratling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ratling can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Ratling
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Ratling
More services for Ratling
Ratling homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 1 mile north-east, show how far back building around Ratling goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Ratling is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes Ratling and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ratling
The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).