Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Shepway
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shepway. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Shepway
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’re worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Shepway, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Shepway (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shepway questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Maidstone West station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Shepway within the area you cover?
Yes, Shepway is covered. 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Shepway
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Shepway, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What affects the price in Shepway
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Shepway, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
For a price for roof surveys in Shepway, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Shepway
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
We are often asked to look at:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 1.4 miles east, show how far back building around Shepway goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
Local roofs in Shepway
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 will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Homes near green spaces like Mote Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For businesses in and around places like The Mall Maidstone, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Shepway as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Shepway.
Roof surveys in ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Shepway: Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shepway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College and the streets around them. The closest station to Shepway is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shepway includes Detling Hill.
Useful tips for Shepway property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Photograph stains when they appear
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.