Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Aldington
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Aldington and across Kent.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the loft space
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Aldington
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed a ridge or slope that dips and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Aldington, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Aldington (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Aldington: local notes
With Westenhanger Castle about 3.9 miles east, Aldington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Aldington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Aldington is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN25 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Around Aldington
In Aldington, that means homes and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood. The closest station to Aldington is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Aldington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a 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.
Also near Aldington
What else we do in Aldington
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aldington
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
Aldington questions
Do you cover Aldington?
Yes, Aldington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Aldington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Why act early in Aldington
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Around Aldington, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Aldington
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.