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Roof Survey in Shalmsford Street
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Shalmsford Street.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Shalmsford Street: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, across flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Shalmsford Street, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Shalmsford Street (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shalmsford Street
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for roof surveys in Shalmsford Street, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Shalmsford Street
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Anyone responsible for a site like Chartham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Places near Shalmsford Street
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. On a bungalow or cottage around Shalmsford Street, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Shalmsford Street is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Local roofs in Shalmsford Street
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park such as Broadham Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Shalmsford Street, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Shalmsford Street and the places around it.
We work across CT4 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Near you in Shalmsford Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Artichoke Inn and Broadham Down, among other places. Shalmsford Street’s nearest station is Chartham station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Shalmsford Street questions
Is Shalmsford Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Shalmsford Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Shalmsford Street?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much does a roof survey cost in Shalmsford Street?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.