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Pre-purchase roof survey in Charing Heath, Kent
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Charing Heath and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Charing Heath
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
For a small place like Charing Heath, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Charing Heath (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Charing Heath
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Charing Heath homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Godinton House, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charing Heath. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Charing Heath and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road. If you’re just outside Charing Heath, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Charing Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn. The closest station to Charing Heath is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Charing Heath
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Also near Charing Heath
Also in Charing Heath
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Charing Heath
Will you come out to Charing Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Charing Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Charing Heath, 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.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Charing Heath
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Charing Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.