Kent · London and the South East
Rough Common Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Rough Common and across Kent.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rough Common
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like Rough Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
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
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Around Rough Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Also near Rough Common
What else we do in Rough Common
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Rough Common homes and their roofs
Rough Common 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Gabriel: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as Whitehall Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Rough Common is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of CT2 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Rough Common: Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Near you in Rough Common
Around Rough Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Edmund's School, The Archbishop's School and The Dog and Bear pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Rough Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common roof problems in Rough Common
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury West station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Rough Common questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rough Common, take more of a battering?
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.
Is Rough Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in Rough Common?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.