Kent · London and the South East
Silver Street Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Silver Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silver Street
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Silver Street 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Silver Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Silver Street: local notes
Silver Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Cromers Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Silver Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Silver Street is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Silver Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bredgar (1 mile east), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Silver Street
In Silver Street, that means homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Silver Street includes Detling Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Silver Street: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Silver Street?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Silver Street?
Yes, Silver Street is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Common roof problems in Silver Street
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Anyone responsible for a site like Bredgar 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.
Before booking anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For older village homes like those around Silver Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Silver Street
Also in Silver Street
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Silver Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.