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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bells Yew Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bells Yew Green? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Bells Yew Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bells Yew Green
Buyers in Bells Yew Green and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We are often asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and old water stains in the roof space, on natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Bells Yew Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Bells Yew Green (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bells Yew Green
Will you come out to Bells Yew Green?
Yes. Bells Yew Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bells Yew Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Bells Yew Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Local roofs and buyers in Bells Yew Green
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Wadhurst Castle about 3 miles south-east, the area around Bells Yew Green has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Bells Yew Green is about 3 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Bells Yew Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Bayham Road, Middle Road and Broomfield. We also cover the places around Bells Yew Green: Hawkenbury (2 miles north-west), Broadwater Down (2 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-west), High Brooms (3 miles north) and Rusthall (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bells Yew Green
Bells Yew Green has its own railway station: Frant station. Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Bells Yew Green includes Bewl Water and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bells Yew Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bells Yew Green?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you let a flat or house near Frant station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report