Kent · London and the South East
Ruckinge Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ruckinge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Ruckinge: what you get
We survey roofs in Ruckinge and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
In a small place like Ruckinge, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Ruckinge (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ruckinge
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For older village homes like those around Ruckinge, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
How the survey works
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 an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Ruckinge needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in Ruckinge
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
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Roof surveys in Ruckinge: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Ruckinge as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Ruckinge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the TN26 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ruckinge, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Near you in Ruckinge
For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about roof surveys in Ruckinge
Do you cover smaller places like Ruckinge?
Yes. Ruckinge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ruckinge is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.