Kent · London and the South East
Broadwater Down Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Broadwater Down from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Broadwater Down, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Broadwater Down
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’re worried about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and blocked or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, gutters and downpipes and the roof space alike.
In a smaller place like Broadwater Down, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Broadwater Down: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Broadwater Down is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Broadwater Down?
Yes, Broadwater Down is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 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.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Common roof problems in Broadwater Down
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Tunbridge Wells station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Book once your offer is accepted
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
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What else we do in Broadwater Down
Buying a home or a new roof in Broadwater Down
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Broadwater Down goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadwater Down and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Broadwater Down. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Broadwater Down sits on or near the A267, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Broadwater Down include Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Around Broadwater Down
In Broadwater Down, that means homes and buildings near Sir Alf Ramsey pub, Dunorlan Park and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a smaller place like Broadwater Down, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater Down
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Broadwater Down
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.