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Roof survey in West Hythe, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in West Hythe, with photos and a written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in West Hythe: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Some older homes in villages like West Hythe are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- West Hythe (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like West Hythe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in West Hythe
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Signs you need a roof survey in West Hythe
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Lympne Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as West Hythe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in West Hythe, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a roof survey looks like in West Hythe
West Hythe is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Westenhanger Castle, about 1.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hythe. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Sandling Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. West Hythe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
What’s near West Hythe
Around West Hythe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Sandling Park and Botolphs Bridge Inn, among other places. The closest station to West Hythe is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). The countryside around West Hythe includes Tolsford Hill.
Common questions in West Hythe
I let a flat near Westenhanger station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is the coastal weather around West Hythe hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as West Hythe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.