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Roof survey in Sandling, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Sandling, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sandling
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
In a small place like Sandling, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Sandling (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sandling
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sandling, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces such as Brockhill Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. With Westenhanger Castle about 1.6 miles west, the area around Sandling has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Sandling and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT21 is covered for roof surveys. If you are just outside Sandling, we cover Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Sandling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Brockhill Country Park. Sandling has its own railway station: Sandling station. Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Sandling: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Sandling is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sandling?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover Sandling for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Sandling.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
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.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Sandling, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Sandling, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What affects the price in Sandling
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Common roof problems in Sandling
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Sandling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?