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Roof survey in Westbere, Kent
Roof surveys in Westbere and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Westbere: your questions answered
I let a flat near Sturry station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Westbere is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westbere
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Westbere may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Westbere (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Westbere
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the price in Westbere
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Also near Westbere
Other services in Westbere
What a roof survey looks like in Westbere
Westbere lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Spires Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Westbere as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Westbere.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT2. Whether your property is on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Westbere, we cover Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Westbere
In Westbere, that means homes and buildings near Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Westbere can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Westbere. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Westbere
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Why it’s worth a survey now in Westbere
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Westbere, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Westbere
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos