Kent · London and the South East
Shelvin Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Shelvin? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Prices for roof surveys in Shelvin
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof survey in Shelvin
Our roof surveys cover Shelvin and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Shelvin 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Shelvin, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof surveys around Shelvin
The wider area around Shelvin has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Shepherds Well station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We visit Shelvin as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Shelvin and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane. We also cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Around Shelvin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coach House Hotel and the streets around them. Shelvin’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Why act early in Shelvin
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Shelvin, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Your questions about roof surveys in Shelvin
Is Shelvin within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Shepherds Well station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Shelvin book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.