Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Shatterling, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Shatterling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Shatterling: your questions answered
Is Shatterling within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Shatterling listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Roof survey in Shatterling
Across London and South East England, 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. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Older buildings in small places like Shatterling may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Shatterling
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
For landlords with property near Adisham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
Roof surveys in Shatterling: local notes
With Goodnestone Park about 2.5 miles south, Shatterling sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wingham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Shatterling are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Shatterling
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Shatterling is Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Also in Shatterling
Useful tips for Shatterling property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Shatterling often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.