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Roof survey in South Stour, Kent
Roof surveys across South Stour, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around South Stour can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Roof survey in South Stour: what you get
We survey roofs in South Stour and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like South Stour 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- South Stour (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for South Stour
Will you come out to South Stour?
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 when you book.
How do I find out if my home in South Stour is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Other services in South Stour
Signs you need a roof survey in South Stour
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roof surveys in South Stour: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around South Stour has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.8 miles north-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Poulton Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Finberry Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in South Stour for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. South Stour is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Around South Stour
Typical jobs here are in homes near Poulton Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
What a roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.