Kent · London and the South East
Bapchild Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bapchild. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Bapchild, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bapchild
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not 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 of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Older buildings in small places like Bapchild may be listed or 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Bapchild (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bapchild
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bapchild
Bapchild is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.6 miles south-east, the area around Bapchild has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Bapchild for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Bapchild and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Bapchild include Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Around Bapchild
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood, The Sittingbourne School and Black Lion Public House. Bapchild’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Bayford Court (2.1 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west).
Common questions in Bapchild
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bapchild, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Bapchild is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bapchild?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you work in Bapchild?
Yes. Bapchild is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.