Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Oak, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Broad Oak, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Broad Oak, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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.
- Place
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Useful tips for Broad Oak property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Common roof problems in Broad Oak
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Sturry station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Broad Oak can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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Local roofs and buyers in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas' Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Broad Oak is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
All of CT2 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Broad Oak include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broad Oak
We work in homes and buildings around Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House. Broad Oak’s nearest station is Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Questions from Broad Oak
How do I find out if my home in Broad Oak is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broad Oak
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a small place like Broad Oak, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.