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Roof survey in Whitstable, Kent
Roof surveys in Whitstable, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whitstable
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Semis and terraces in a town like Whitstable share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Whitstable (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Whitstable
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you live near a park such as Foxes Cross Bottom, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Whitstable, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Left alone, both only get worse.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a visit in Whitstable, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. 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.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Whitstable, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Your questions about roof surveys in Whitstable
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Whitstable, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Whitstable is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Whitstable station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Whitstable
Whitstable lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Whitstable School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Whitstable station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Whitstable can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. Whitstable is on the A299 and A2990, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Whitstable include Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whitstable
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foxes Cross Bottom, Whitstable Social Club pub and Whitstable Junior School, among other places. There is a railway station in Whitstable itself: Whitstable station. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitstable includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the price in Whitstable
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.