Kent · London and the South East
Throwley Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Throwley, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof survey in Throwley: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Throwley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Throwley (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Throwley
What we’re asked to look at in Throwley
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Throwley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Throwley
How do I find out if my home in Throwley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Throwley, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Local roofs in Throwley
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Faversham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 0.6 miles north-west, show how far back building around Throwley goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Throwley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME13. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Throwley
Throwley’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).