Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Upstreet
Roof surveys in Upstreet, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Upstreet: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Upstreet may be 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upstreet
Upstreet is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Sturry station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Upstreet, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Upstreet, we cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Upstreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area, Spires Academy and The Grove Ferry Inn, among other places. Upstreet’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
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FAQs for Upstreet
Do you cover smaller places like Upstreet?
Yes. Upstreet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Upstreet listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you need a roof survey in Upstreet?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upstreet
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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 check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Upstreet, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.