Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Yorkletts, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Yorkletts from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our roof survey in Yorkletts
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and torn or sagging underlay.
In a village or hamlet like Yorkletts, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Yorkletts (CT5)
- Wider area
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For older village homes like those around Yorkletts, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photos
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Yorkletts, 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.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for roof surveys in Yorkletts
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Yorkletts
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Alphege, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
Nearby places to Yorkletts
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Yorkletts homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Yorkletts, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll 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.
If you look after a building such as The Whitstable School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Foxes Cross Bottom is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Yorkletts is about 2 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. In Yorkletts, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Yorkletts and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the CT5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ford Walk, Glen Walk and Coombe Walk or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Denstroude (1 mile south-east), Honey Hill (2 miles south-east), Whitstable (2 miles north-east), Blean (2 miles south-east) and Radfall (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Faversham (5 miles west), Herne Bay (6 miles north-east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Yorkletts
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foxes Cross Bottom, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Questions from Yorkletts
Is my home in Yorkletts listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Yorkletts?
Often, yes. Yorkletts is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.