Kent · London and the South East
Bloodden Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bloodden. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Bloodden questions
Is Bloodden within the area you cover?
Yes, Bloodden is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Bloodden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bloodden
Buyers in Bloodden and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. 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 book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Bloodden 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Bloodden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bloodden
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Bloodden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Bloodden homes and their roofs
The wider area around Bloodden has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.5 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Innocents: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Adisham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bloodden, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you’re just outside Bloodden, we cover Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bloodden
Bloodden has its own railway station: Adisham station. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bloodden
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bloodden
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.