Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Woodnesborough
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Woodnesborough and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Woodnesborough, access is typically 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.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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About our roof survey in Woodnesborough
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and worn or blocked valleys.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Woodnesborough (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Questions from Woodnesborough
How do I find out if my home in Woodnesborough is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Woodnesborough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Roof surveys in Woodnesborough: local notes
Woodnesborough is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 3.8 miles west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Woodnesborough has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park such as Ham Fen, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Woodnesborough work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Woodnesborough and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT13. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Woodnesborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ham Fen and the streets around them. The closest station to Woodnesborough is Sandwich station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Woodnesborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why act early in Woodnesborough
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Woodnesborough, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Woodnesborough
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a roof survey in Woodnesborough?
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take a building like Sandwich Technology School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Woodnesborough
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space