Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Broomhill
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Broomhill and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broomhill
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Broomhill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Broomhill (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Broomhill
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Landlords with a home close to Adisham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
Broomhill homes and their roofs
With Goodnestone Park about 2.5 miles south, Broomhill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Broomhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Broomhill is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court. We also cover Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Broomhill
In Broomhill, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub. Broomhill’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Broomhill include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Broomhill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Let us know your timetable
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broomhill
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broomhill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
FAQs for Broomhill
Is Broomhill in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Broomhill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Broomhill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.