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Pre-purchase roof survey in Anvil Green, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Anvil Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Anvil Green
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most often book us about a ridge or slope that dips and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Being in a small place like Anvil Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Anvil Green (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Anvil Green
Do you cover smaller places like Anvil Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Anvil Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Anvil Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. We visit Anvil Green as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Anvil Green is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT4. If you’re just outside Anvil Green, we cover Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Anvil Green
We work in homes and buildings around Compasses Inn. Anvil Green’s nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why it is worth a survey now in Anvil Green
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. For an older or listed building in a place like Anvil Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Anvil Green
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, 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. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Anvil Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Anvil Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.