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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broomfield, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Broomfield? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Broomfield and across Kent.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broomfield
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos. We survey natural slate, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Being in a small place like Broomfield makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Broomfield (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Broomfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Common roof problems in Broomfield
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Local roofs and buyers in Broomfield
Broomfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Broomfield across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Broomfield and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Broomfield
In Broomfield, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Herne Bay High School. Broomfield’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Questions from Broomfield
How do I find out if my home in Broomfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Broomfield hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Is Broomfield in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Broomfield.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Broomfield?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broomfield
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys