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Pre-purchase roof survey in Ashurst, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ashurst, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashurst
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed old water stains in the roof space and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ashurst are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ashurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ashurst
Do you cover smaller places like Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
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.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Nearby places to Ashurst
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How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Ashurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ashurst?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashurst
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Ashurst, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Ashurst
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashurst. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Ashurst
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Groombridge Place, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashurst. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin of Tours: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ashurst. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in TN3 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill. We also cover Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Around Ashurst
Ashurst has its own railway station: Ashurst Kent station. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.