Trusted roofers serving Sturry and the surrounding CT2 villages. Fast local response for repairs, emergencies and re-roofs. Free no-obligation quotes.
Sturry sits on the River Stour north-east of Canterbury, and its housing stock reflects its development as a riverside village and later a commuter settlement. The older core around Church Lane and the High Street has Victorian and Edwardian cottages with clay plain tile and some original Welsh slate, while the larger residential areas extending toward Broad Oak and along the A28 corridor are predominantly post-war and 1960s–70s semi-detached housing with concrete interlocking tile.
The Stour floodplain location means Sturry properties experience similar valley humidity conditions to Canterbury itself, with above-average moss growth on north-facing slopes and particularly in the older riverside gardens. The proximity to Canterbury means we are regularly in the area and can offer fast response times for both emergency call-outs and planned repair surveys.
Nail sickness on the post-war and 1960s concrete tile estates off the A28 is the primary re-roof driver. Lead flashing failure on the Victorian core is consistent with the wider Canterbury area. Valley blockages caused by leaf fall from the heavily wooded Stour banks are behind most autumn emergency calls. Ridge mortar failure on the 1970s stock is now widespread.
All roofing services available in Sturry and surrounding Kent.
Tile replacements, flashing repairs, ridge and valley work. Fast diagnosis and fixed-price quotes for Sturry homeowners.
Learn more →Full re-roofs in clay tile, concrete interlocking or Welsh slate. 10-year written guarantee. Survey and quote at no charge.
Learn more →GRP, EPDM and felt systems for extensions and garages. Drainage designed for local conditions.
Learn more →Same-day emergency call-outs in Sturry. Storm damage and sudden leaks handled 24/7.
Call now →Gutter cleaning, repair and replacement. Annual cleans prevent water damage on Sturry properties.
Learn more →Repointing, flashing and pot replacements. Lime mortar for period properties.
Learn more →uPVC and timber fascias, soffits and bargeboards renewed across Sturry, with eaves ventilation corrected on older stock.
Learn more →Soft-wash moss removal and biocide treatment for Sturry roofs — never pressure-washed, so tiles aren't damaged.
Learn more →Velux roof windows, skylights and roof lights supplied and fitted in Sturry, matched to your roof pitch.
Learn more →Code 4 and 5 lead flashings, valleys and soakers, hand-dressed for Sturry roofs. The number-one fix for period-roof leaks.
Learn more →Conservation and listed-building roofing near Sturry — matched Kentish clay peg tile, lime mortar and traditional leadwork.
Learn more →Roof surveys, drone inspections and pre-purchase reports in Sturry. Fee credited against any work booked.
Learn more →Call 0122 763 4920 or request a callback — no obligation
“Emergency call after slipped tiles on our 1930s semi in Sturry village. Responded same day, fixed by afternoon. Professional and fair price.”
“Full re-roof on our 1960s detached off the A28. Survey, quote and completion within two weeks. Tidy, on time and good value.”
“Ridge re-pointing had been needed for two years. Canterbury Roofing were in the area and fitted it in. Clean job, sensible price.”
We cover Canterbury and a 20-mile radius across East Kent. Call us if you're unsure — we'll confirm straight away.
All prices are guides — we always provide a free, itemised quote before any work begins. No hidden fees.
Minor tile work to full valley repairs
Full re-roof, materials and labour
GRP, EPDM or felt, size dependent
Clean, repair or full replacement
Repointing, flashing, pot replacement
Same-day response, 24/7 availability
Sturry sits on the Great Stour just north-east of Canterbury, a village split by the river and railway with a historic core and post-war estates. That local character shapes the roof work we are called out for, and it is why a Sturry roof is best assessed by someone who already knows the stock rather than diagnosed from a photo.
The housing here is largely period cottages and Victorian terraces around the core with post-war estate housing beyond, mixing clay peg, slate and concrete tile. Around Church Lane, High Street and the streets nearby, the roofs share a common weak point: valley and gutter blockage from the riverside tree cover, and nail sickness on the post-war estate concrete tiles. We diagnose the real cause — which is often a metre up-slope of where the damp shows inside — and fix that, in materials matched to the property, rather than patching the symptom.
Whether it is a single slipped tile or a failing covering across a whole slope, every Sturry job starts with a free survey and a written, fixed-price quote, with no call-out fee. Genuine leaks are made weathertight the same day, and all our work carries a written 10-year guarantee.
Most Sturry roofs are reached from a tower or roof ladder; scaffold is quoted only where a job needs safe standing time at height. Scaffold is specified for: full re-roofs, chimney and valley work, and anything beyond a day at height - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Sturry’s period cottages, farmhouses and village terraces sit on lanes with limited parking, so scaffold lorry access and skip placement are planned in advance. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Canterbury City Council; allow a few working days on streets like Church Lane, High Street where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slipped or broken tiles | £150–£300 | Per visit, incl. access |
| Chimney flashing / leadwork | £300–£600 | Correct lead code |
| Flat roof recover | £1,200–£4,000 | EPDM or GRP |
| Guttering & fascias | £180–£2,000 | By scope |
| Full re-roof, 3-bed semi | £5,500–£13,000 | Material-dependent |
| Emergency make-safe | £150+ | Out-of-hours premium applies |
Worked example: A slipped-tile and chimney-flashing repair on a property near Church Lane in Sturry: about £320 in a single visit.
No deposit on repairs under £500; nothing paid before materials are on site. Staged payments on re-roofs. Itemised VAT invoice.
Covering CT2 and surrounding postcodes.
Every Sturry job carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee, with manufacturer warranties on materials on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
We are based in Canterbury, approximately 4 miles from Sturry. Our teams are in the area regularly and we typically offer next-day or same-week appointments for non-emergency surveys. Emergency call-outs are same-day.
Yes. We cover Sturry, Broad Oak, Hersden, Westbere, Fordwich and all surrounding CT2 villages. Call us on 0122 763 4920 to confirm coverage for your specific address.
Minor repairs typically cost £150–£400. Ridge re-pointing, valley repairs or lead flashing replacement run £300–£800. Full re-roofs on standard semis are quoted on survey. All work includes a free no-obligation quotation.
Yes, 24/7. Same-day emergency response for storm damage and sudden leaks across Sturry and the CT2 area. Call 0122 763 4920 at any time.
Yes. We source Kentish plain clay tile for repairs on period properties across the Sturry area. We will assess matching options on the free site survey.
No call-out fees. No obligation. An honest quote from a local Canterbury roofer who turns up when they say they will.
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