Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Shottenden
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Shottenden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Shottenden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Shottenden
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shottenden
We survey roofs in Shottenden and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Shottenden
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shottenden homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shottenden. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Shottenden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Shottenden. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT4 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Around Shottenden
The closest station to Shottenden is Selling station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Also near Shottenden
Other services in Shottenden
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shottenden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Shottenden, a postcode does not 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.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Shottenden: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shottenden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Useful tips for Shottenden property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.