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Womenswold Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Womenswold, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Signs you need a roof survey in Womenswold
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
For landlords with property near Snowdown station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Womenswold
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Womenswold 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Womenswold (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Womenswold, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys around Womenswold
About 2.8 miles north-east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Womenswold has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Womenswold is about 7 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys in Womenswold for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Womenswold is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT4 is within our area for roof surveys. If you are just outside Womenswold, we cover Woolage Green (1 mile south-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile west), Aylesham (1 mile north-east) and Out Elmstead (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Around Womenswold
For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Womenswold
Landlords and agents in Womenswold book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common questions in Womenswold
Is Womenswold within the area you cover?
Yes. Womenswold is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Womenswold listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
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How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.