Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Aldington Frith
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Aldington Frith and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Aldington Frith
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and blocked or leaking gutters, across natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Aldington Frith, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Aldington Frith (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Aldington Frith questions
How do I find out if my home in Aldington Frith is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Aldington Frith?
Yes, Aldington Frith is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Aldington Frith?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Useful tips for Aldington Frith property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Places near Aldington Frith
Other services in Aldington Frith
Buying a home or a new roof in Aldington Frith
With Westenhanger Castle about 5 miles east, Aldington Frith sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Aldington Frith are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Aldington Frith is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN25 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Around Aldington Frith
In Aldington Frith, that means homes and buildings near Poulton Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Aldington Frith include Hatch Park.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Aldington Frith often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.