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South Alkham Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in South Alkham, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in South Alkham
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across the roof space, flat roofs and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as South Alkham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in South Alkham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for roof surveys in South Alkham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
When to book a survey in South Alkham
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Living close to Sladden Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near South Alkham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof surveys around South Alkham
South Alkham is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. About 3.5 miles west lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around South Alkham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Kearsney station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in South Alkham, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT15 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in South Alkham
We work in homes and buildings around Sladden Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
South Alkham questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around South Alkham, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. South Alkham is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kearsney station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you work in South Alkham?
Yes. South Alkham is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
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It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.