Kent · London and the South East
Brattle Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Brattle from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brattle
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Some older homes in villages like Brattle 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Brattle (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What else we do in Brattle
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Brattle can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Brattle homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Smallhythe Place lies about 4.1 miles south-west, so building around Brattle goes back a long way. 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.
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Brattle, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Brattle is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Brattle: Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Brattle
Around Brattle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stonebridge Inn and the streets around them. Brattle’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Brattle includes Orlestone Forest.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brattle
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Brattle
Is Brattle in the area you cover?
Yes, Brattle is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Brattle within the area you cover?
Yes, Brattle is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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 applicable, the Premium Survey.
When to book a survey in Brattle
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) 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
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection