Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Staple, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Staple, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Staple
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Staple 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Staple (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Roof surveys around Staple
Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Staple goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Staple work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Staple. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT3 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane. If you’re just outside Staple, we cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Staple
Around Staple, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Tuns pub. The closest station to Staple is Adisham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Staple
Letting agents and landlords in Staple book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Staple. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Your questions about roof surveys in Staple
I let a flat near Adisham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Staple?
Yes, Staple is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Staple needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Staple may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.