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Roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Westwood? You can book a roof survey in Westwood and across Kent.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Westwood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof survey in Westwood
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We are often asked to look into leaking gutter joints and downpipes and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Westwood 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. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Westwood (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westwood
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Westwood
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
Trees in and around Jumping Downs shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Places near Westwood
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Westwood questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Westwood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Why act early in Westwood
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Westwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Westwood
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Westwood
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Bekesbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Westwood and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Westwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jumping Downs and the streets around them. The closest station to Westwood is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).