Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Tankerton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tankerton, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Tankerton: what you get
We survey roofs in Tankerton and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Tankerton drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
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.
- Place
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Tankerton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Nearby places to Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Tankerton homes and their roofs
Tankerton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Whitstable station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tankerton can all book roof surveys. Our Kent coverage includes Tankerton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Around Tankerton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Whitstable School and Monument Public House and the streets around them. Tankerton’s nearest station is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tankerton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What affects the price in Tankerton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Tankerton: your questions answered
I let a flat near Whitstable station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is the coastal weather around Tankerton hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Tankerton?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tankerton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Tankerton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or our case studies.