Kent · London and the South East
Sibertswold Roof Survey
We carry out roof surveys in Sibertswold and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Sibertswold
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’re worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Sibertswold may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Sibertswold (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common questions in Sibertswold
Can a landlord with a rental near Shepherds Well station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Sibertswold is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
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 it applies.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
What a roof survey looks like in Sibertswold
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Goodnestone Park lies about 3.9 miles north, so building around Sibertswold goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sibertswold (also: Shepherdswell) is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Sibertswold and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Sibertswold, we cover Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Sibertswold
In Sibertswold, that means homes and buildings near The Bricklayers' Arms. There is a railway station in Sibertswold itself: Shepherds Well station. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Useful tips for Sibertswold property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Also near Sibertswold
What else we do in Sibertswold
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Sibertswold, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Prices for roof surveys in Sibertswold
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Sibertswold
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sibertswold
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space