Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brook, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Brook, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Brook
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you are worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Brook are listed or sit 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 is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Brook (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Brook
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Buying a home or a new roof in Brook
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Wye station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brook. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge, and we cover them all. Other places close to Brook include Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Near you in Brook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wye School and the streets around them. Brook’s nearest station is Wye station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Brook include Hatch Park.
Also in Brook
Brook: your questions answered
Will you come out to Brook?
Yes. Brook is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Brook?
Yes, Brook is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brook
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brook and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Brook, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know 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 ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys