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Roof survey in Waterham, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Waterham.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Waterham: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Waterham 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Waterham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- File the report with your home documents
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older cottages and farmhouses around Waterham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Waterham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof surveys in Waterham: local notes
Waterham is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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 heavy rain. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces like Seasalter Levels can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Hernhill Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We survey roofs in Waterham as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Waterham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Seasalter Levels, among other places. The closest station to Waterham is Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Waterham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Waterham
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Whitstable station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
FAQs for Waterham
Will you come out to Waterham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Waterham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in Waterham?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. 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.