Kent · London and the South East
Sellindge Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Sellindge and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Sellindge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sellindge
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on natural slate, lead flashings and the roof space.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sellindge property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof by roof
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.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In a place like Sellindge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Sellindge
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Sellindge
Is Sellindge within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Sellindge is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Also in Sellindge
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof surveys in Sellindge: local notes
Sellindge lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building like Sellindge Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Sellindge is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN25. You’ll find streets like Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green. Other places close to Sellindge include Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sellindge
For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.