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Roof survey in Woodchurch, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Woodchurch.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys in Woodchurch: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Smallhythe Place lies about 4.2 miles south-west, so building around Woodchurch goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Woodchurch get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Woodchurch is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Woodchurch
In Woodchurch, that means homes and buildings near Stonebridge Inn and Stone Wood, among other places. Woodchurch’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Woodchurch
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Woodchurch may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Woodchurch (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for roof surveys in Woodchurch, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Woodchurch, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Useful tips for Woodchurch property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Common questions in Woodchurch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woodchurch?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
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 will talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: 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 applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Why it is worth a survey now in Woodchurch
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Woodchurch may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Woodchurch
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate