Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Brandfold
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Brandfold from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
FAQs for Brandfold
Do you cover smaller places like Brandfold?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brandfold?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brandfold
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
In a village or hamlet like Brandfold, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Brandfold (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Brandfold
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Brandfold goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We visit Brandfold as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Brandfold is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Brandfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill. The closest station to Brandfold is Marden station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
What we are asked to look at in Brandfold
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the loft space
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
Towns and villages near Brandfold
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Brandfold
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
Your report arrives by email, with photos 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.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Brandfold needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.