Kent · London and the South East
West Hougham Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in West Hougham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Hougham
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and valley linings that have cracked or split, on chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like West Hougham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- West Hougham (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around West Hougham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Common roof problems in West Hougham
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
We are often asked to look at:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live near a park like East Cliff and Warren Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Hougham
West Hougham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Capel-le-Ferne Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from West Hougham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. West Hougham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for roof surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Roof surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Landmarks near West Hougham
We work in homes and buildings around East Cliff and Warren Country Park and Astor College for the Arts, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Hougham
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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West Hougham questions
Is the coastal weather around West Hougham hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kearsney station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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.
Do you cover West Hougham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes West Hougham.
Why it is worth a survey now in West Hougham
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like West Hougham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in West Hougham
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.