Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Staplestreet
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Staplestreet, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Staplestreet
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Staplestreet, 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Staplestreet
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Staplestreet: your questions answered
Will you come out to Staplestreet?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
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.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Staplestreet, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Staplestreet
Staplestreet lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces like Mount Ephraim Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. If you’re in Staplestreet, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Staplestreet. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Staplestreet
In Staplestreet, that means homes and buildings near Mount Ephraim Gardens and White Horse Inn and the streets around them. Staplestreet’s nearest station is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Open spaces near Staplestreet include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Staplestreet
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Other services in Staplestreet
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.