Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Stowting Common, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Stowting Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
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.
Roof survey in Stowting Common
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Stowting Common, homes are often 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Stowting Common (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof surveys around Stowting Common
About 3.7 miles south lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Stowting Common has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Stowting Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. If you are in Stowting Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stowting Common
In Stowting Common, that means homes and buildings near Spong Wood, among other places. Stowting Common’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Stowting Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Other services in Stowting Common
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stowting Common
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Questions from Stowting Common
Will you come out to Stowting Common?
Yes, Stowting Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Westenhanger station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Stowting Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Stowting Common
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.