Kent · London and the South East
Baker's Cross Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Baker's Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Baker's Cross
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We’re frequently asked to look into signs of past leaks inside the loft and blocked or leaking gutters, across chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Baker's Cross are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
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.
- Where
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Baker's Cross, 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 is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
FAQs for Baker's Cross
Do you carry out roof surveys in Baker's Cross?
Yes, Baker's Cross is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Baker's Cross 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Baker's Cross
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Baker's Cross, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Baker's Cross, we cover Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Baker's Cross
In Baker's Cross, that means homes and buildings near White Horse pub, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
Useful tips for Baker's Cross property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
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.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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When to book a survey in Baker's Cross
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Around Baker's Cross, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?