Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bitchet Green, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bitchet Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bitchet Green
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey seven days a week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Bitchet Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Bitchet Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bitchet Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Bitchet Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Towns and villages near Bitchet Green
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When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bitchet Green
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bitchet Green: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Ightham Mote about 1 mile south-east, the area around Bitchet 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. If you own a rental within reach of Kemsing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bitchet Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Bitchet Green
We work in homes and buildings around Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Bitchet Green is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Bitchet Green includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bitchet Green
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For an older house near a landmark like St Lawrence, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Bitchet Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.