Kent · London and the South East
Shirkoak Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Shirkoak. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys around Shirkoak
About 4.8 miles south-west lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Shirkoak has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Shirkoak is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Shirkoak and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Roof surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street. We also cover the places around Shirkoak: Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shirkoak
We work in homes and buildings around Stone Wood and The Bonny Cravat Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
How a roof survey works in Shirkoak
We survey roofs in Shirkoak and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Shirkoak (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shirkoak: your questions answered
Is Shirkoak within the area you cover?
Yes, Shirkoak is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Shirkoak is listed?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Nearby places to Shirkoak
What else we do in Shirkoak
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in Shirkoak
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Homes near green spaces such as Stone Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: 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. It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Shirkoak can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.