Expert Roof Repairs
Built For Coastal Weather Across Whitstable & The Thanet Coast.

We provide 24/7 emergency response across our 15-mile operating radius, covering Whitstable, Herne Bay, and the entire Thanet peninsula including Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs. When a storm hits or a leak starts pouring through your ceiling, we aim to get a roofer to your door as fast as possible to make the property watertight. Emergency call-outs start from £95. Our first priority is containment—using heavy-duty tarpaulins or temporary seals to stop water ingress—before providing a fixed quote for a permanent repair.

We keep our pricing straightforward so you aren't left guessing. While every job depends on the height of the building and the materials needed, we work from a clear set of guide prices. Minor roof repairs start from £150, and fixing slipped tiles or slates begins at £120. If you have a specific leak that needs diagnosing, prices start from £150. For lead flashing work, you are looking at a starting price of £180, while flat roof repairs begin at £200. We always provide a firm, written quote after we’ve inspected the roof in person.

If you are carrying out like-for-like repairs, you generally do not need full planning permission. However, many parts of the North Kent coast—such as central Whitstable, Marine Parade, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate’s Royal Esplanade—fall under conservation areas or Article 4 Directions. These rules often require you to use specific materials, such as natural Welsh or Spanish slate or handmade Kent peg tiles, to maintain the historic character of the street. We have experience working within these local guidelines and can help you choose the right materials to satisfy Canterbury City Council or Thanet District Council.

Properties in Yorkletts and along the Thanet coast deal with high winds and salt-laden air, which can be tough on traditional felt. For modern extensions and dormers, we often recommend EPDM synthetic rubber or seamless GRP fibreglass. Both systems are incredibly durable and handle standing water much better than old-fashioned materials. They don't have the joins that traditional felt has, which means there are fewer places for the wind to get a foothold or for water to seep through during a coastal gale.

Chimneys are often the most exposed part of a coastal home and take the brunt of the weather coming off the Thames Estuary. Over time, salt spray attacks the mortar, leading to leaks or even structural instability. We provide full chimney maintenance, including brick repointing with durable mortar mixes, replacing lead soakers and flashings, and securing loose pots or flaunching. If your chimney looks weathered or you’ve noticed dampness around the breast inside your home, it’s best to get it checked before the next big storm.

Under current regulations, if you replace more than 25% of a roof’s thermal element (the part that keeps the heat in), you must upgrade the insulation to meet modern standards. This requires a notification to your local Building Control office in Canterbury or Thanet. We can guide you through this process to make sure your home stays warm and your new roof stays fully compliant with the law.

Whitstable and Ramsgate are famous for Victorian terraces and tight-knit fisherman cottages. When we work on these properties, we pay close attention to the party wall and the boundary where your roof meets your neighbour's. We use high-quality Code 4 or Code 5 lead flashing and careful detailing to make sure our work doesn't disturb the adjoining property. Keeping the transition between roofs seamless is the only way to prevent future leaks for both you and your neighbour.

Heavy moss growth might look harmless, but it acts like a sponge, holding moisture against your tiles and increasing the risk of frost damage in winter. It can also break off and block your gutters, leading to water overflowing down your walls and causing damp. We offer professional roof moss removal and gutter cleaning or replacement. Keeping your drainage clear is one of the simplest ways to prevent expensive structural repairs later on.

Yes. Whitstable and Thanet Roofing Ltd is a fully insured, family-run business. We hold Public Liability Insurance to protect your property and our team while we are working at height. Director Jerry Connors oversees our projects to ensure that every repair, from a single slate replacement in Margate to a full re-roof in Whitstable, meets our standards for coastal durability.