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Roof survey in Stone Hill, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Stone Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Debris building up in roof valleys
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof survey in Stone Hill
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stone Hill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Stone Hill (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Stone Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Stone Hill
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Outbuildings and barns around Stone Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Stone Hill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from ground level 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 roof survey looks like in Stone Hill
Stone Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Sellindge Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Stone Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Stone Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN25 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Stone Hill, we cover Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Stone Hill
For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Common roof problems in Stone Hill
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Stone Hill
What else we do in Stone Hill
Common questions in Stone Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Stone Hill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you work in Stone Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Stone Hill included.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.