Kent · London and the South East
Statenborough Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Statenborough. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Statenborough: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Statenborough, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Statenborough (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Statenborough
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents and landlords in Statenborough book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Your questions about roof surveys in Statenborough
Is my home in Statenborough listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Statenborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Statenborough is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. 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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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Statenborough needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Statenborough homes and their roofs
Statenborough lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Ham Fen is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St George, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Statenborough, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Statenborough include Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Statenborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eastry Church of England Primary School, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Ham Fen and the streets around them. Statenborough’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Statenborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why act early in Statenborough
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Statenborough can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.