Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bean
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bean and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bean
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We are frequently asked to look into blocked or leaking gutters and a ridge or slope that dips, across the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Bean 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bean (DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bean
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Bean, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bean: local notes
Bean lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Greenhithe for Bluewater station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. In and around Bean, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. If you’re in Bean, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Bean. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of DA2 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road. Bean is on the B255, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Bean
Around Bean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Wood Country Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Useful tips for Bean property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for loft access on the day
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Bean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bean?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bean, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Bean is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How quickly will I get the report?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys