Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Street, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Broad Street, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the loft space
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Street
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing.
Being in a small place like Broad Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Broad Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Street
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Also near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Street
Landlords and agents in Broad Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Broad Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Broad Street
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2.3 miles south lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Street has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Broad Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Broad Street is one of the places in Kent we cover.
We work across ME17 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Broad Street include Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Broad Street
We work in homes and buildings around Hook and Hatchet pub and White Horse Wood. Broad Street’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
FAQs for Broad Street
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Street?
Yes, Broad Street is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Broad Street?
Yes, Broad Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common roof problems in Broad Street
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Hollingbourne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?