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Roof survey in Wingham, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wingham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Wingham
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft 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. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We’re frequently asked to look into lifted, split or missing lead flashings and worn or blocked valleys, across natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Wingham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Wingham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Wingham
Will you come out to Wingham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Wingham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Signs you need a roof survey in Wingham
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For landlords with property near Adisham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What else we do in Wingham
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
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.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Wingham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wingham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Wingham homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Wingham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 2 miles south, show how far back building around Wingham goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wingham, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT3 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Wingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub. The closest station to Wingham is Adisham station, about 2.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Wingham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.