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Roof survey in Street End, Kent
Roof surveys across Street End, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
About our roof survey in Street End
We inspect what can be seen 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 applicable, 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 leaning or weathered chimney stacks and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Street End, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Street End (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Street End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why act early in Street End
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Street End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Street End homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Canterbury East station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Street End is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Street End can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Street End is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys.
All of CT4 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on White Hill Close, Bridge Road and Faussett Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Street End include Nackington (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east) and Upper Hardres (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Around Street End
The closest station to Street End is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Rupert Bear Museum (2.3 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Street End
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
FAQs for Street End
I let a flat near Canterbury East 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.
How do I find out if my home in Street End is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.