Kent · London and the South East
Sholden Meadows Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Sholden Meadows. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Sholden Meadows
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Sholden Meadows are 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 frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sholden Meadows (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Sholden Meadows often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sholden Meadows
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and agents in Sholden Meadows book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Your questions about roof surveys in Sholden Meadows
Do you cover smaller places like Sholden Meadows?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Deal station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
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, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Also near Sholden Meadows
Other services in Sholden Meadows
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sholden Meadows
Sholden Meadows is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sholden Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Deal station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sholden Meadows is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Sholden Meadows work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Sholden Meadows and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT14. We cover properties on Bargrave Lane, Wyborn Drive and Banks Way. We also cover the places around Sholden Meadows: Sholden (1 mile east), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Near you in Sholden Meadows
Around Sholden Meadows, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Castle Community College, The Magnet pub and Betteshanger Park. The nearest railway station is Deal station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.5 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common roof problems in Sholden Meadows
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Walmer Castle, about 2.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sholden Meadows. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.