Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chainhurst, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Chainhurst, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chainhurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chainhurst: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Chainhurst may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Chainhurst (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
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Chainhurst: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chainhurst?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Chainhurst?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Chainhurst is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Chainhurst?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Problems we come across often include:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
In and around Chainhurst, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Chainhurst, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Chainhurst: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chainhurst can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Chainhurst.
Every address in TN12 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Raynham Villas and Hunton Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Chainhurst
The closest station to Chainhurst is Marden station, roughly 2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).