Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Small Hythe
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Small Hythe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
How a roof survey works in Small Hythe
We survey roofs in Small Hythe and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. 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 drop us an email. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space.
In a small place like Small Hythe, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Small Hythe (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Small Hythe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Small Hythe, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Small Hythe homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Small Hythe are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Small Hythe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Small Hythe
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Signs you need a roof survey in Small Hythe
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 0.2 miles south, show how far back building around Small Hythe goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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Small Hythe: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Small Hythe?
Yes, Small Hythe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Small Hythe?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Small Hythe?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.