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Wincheap Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Wincheap, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof survey in Wincheap: 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. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Around Wincheap, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Wincheap (CT1, CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wincheap
Also in Wincheap
Common roof problems in Wincheap
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, battens and pegs can rot.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take an older house close to Church of St Mildred: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to a smaller place like Wincheap is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wincheap
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Take a building like Wincheap Foundation Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Canterbury East station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Wincheap, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
All of CT1 and CT2 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A2, Wincheap is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. We also cover Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Near you in Wincheap
Typical jobs here are in homes near Canterbury School of Architecture, St Thomas of Canterbury Church and Duke's Head Public House, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Whitehall Meadows (within half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Wincheap itself: Canterbury East station. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Wincheap include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In an older home around Wincheap, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wincheap
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Questions from Wincheap
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Canterbury East station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Wincheap listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much does a roof survey cost in Wincheap?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.