Kent · London and the South East
Temple Ewell Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Temple Ewell, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Temple Ewell
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, 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. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are often asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose chimney pots, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Temple Ewell are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Kearsney station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Old Park Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Temple Ewell can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT16 and CT17 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane. Other places close to Temple Ewell include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Temple Ewell
We work in homes and buildings around Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill, among other places. Temple Ewell has its own railway station: Kearsney station. Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
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 on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Temple Ewell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Temple Ewell
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Ewell. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Prices for roof surveys in Temple Ewell
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on 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.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Temple Ewell
Is Temple Ewell within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Kearsney station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What else we do in Temple Ewell
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Temple Ewell, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help