Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Broad Ford
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Broad Ford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Broad Ford questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Ford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Broad Ford in the area you cover?
Yes, Broad Ford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Ford?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Ford
We survey roofs for buyers in Broad Ford and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Broad Ford 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Broad Ford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Ford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- 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
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Broad Ford homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Scotney Castle, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Ford. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Broad Ford, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Broad Ford. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN12 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Around Broad Ford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill, among other places. The closest station to Broad Ford is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Ford
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Why act early in Broad Ford
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. 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, with photos of anything that needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Broad Ford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.