Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ripple
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Ripple, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Ripple
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. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
In a village or hamlet like Ripple, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Ripple (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ripple
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Older and listed buildings around Ripple may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Ripple
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Ripple
Can a landlord with a rental near Walmer station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is the coastal weather around Ripple hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
When will the report arrive?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do you cover Ripple for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Ripple.
Roof surveys around Ripple
Ripple is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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 high wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Walmer Castle, about 1.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ripple. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Landlords with a home close to Walmer station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever you are in Ripple, we can come and survey your property. Ripple is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT14. If you need a roof survey at a property on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ripple
Typical jobs here are in homes near Goodwin Academy. The closest station to Ripple is Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ripple
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Ripple needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ripple
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.