Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sholden
Roof surveys in Sholden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Sholden: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We are often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, across lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Sholden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Sholden (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- File the report with your home documents
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Sholden questions
Will you come out to Sholden?
Yes, Sholden is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sholden, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Sholden is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Sholden?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
What affects the price in Sholden
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for roof surveys in Sholden, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof surveys around Sholden
Sholden lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. About 2 miles south-east lies Walmer Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Sholden has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sholden Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Deal station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sholden and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Sholden and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT14 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove. Close by, we survey roofs in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sholden
We work in homes and buildings around Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Magnet pub, among other places. The closest station to Sholden is Deal station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Sholden, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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 viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sholden
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sholden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in Sholden
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Homes near green spaces such as Betteshanger Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one