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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Aylesford
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Aylesford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aylesford
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney mortar that has eroded and flashings that have lifted or split.
In a smaller place like Aylesford, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Aylesford (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Aylesford
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you live in an older home near Aylesford Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a survey in Aylesford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aylesford
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Aylesford
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will 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. Starkey Castle, about 4.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aylesford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Aylesford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Aylesford across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Aylesford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and Hall Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Around Aylesford
In Aylesford, that means homes and buildings near Aylesford School, The Chequers pub and Ditton Quarry, among other places. Aylesford has its own railway station: Aylesford station. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
FAQs for Aylesford
Is Aylesford within the area you cover?
Yes, Aylesford is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aylesford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.