Kent · London and the South East
Bexon Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bexon, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bexon
Buyers in Bexon 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, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes alike.
For a small place like Bexon, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bexon (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Bexon
Bexon lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Bexon is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Bexon, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Bexon and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tunstall (1 mile north), Dungate (2 miles east), Highsted (2 miles north-east), Heart's Delight (2 miles north) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Bexon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bexon
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. In a small place like Bexon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Bexon
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Bexon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Bexon
Will you come out to Bexon?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bexon, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Bexon is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How do I book a survey in Bexon?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bexon
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes