Kent · London and the South East
Cheeseman's Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Cheeseman's Green? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Cheeseman's Green and across Kent.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. 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. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Cheeseman's Green
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Cheeseman's Green 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Cheeseman's Green (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Cheeseman's Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cheeseman's Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cheeseman's Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Cheeseman's Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Local roofs and buyers in Cheeseman's Green
With Godinton House about 4.3 miles north-west, Cheeseman's Green 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Cheeseman's Green as part of our work across Kent. Cheeseman's Green is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
What’s near Cheeseman's Green
We work in homes and buildings around John Wallis Academy. Cheeseman's Green’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Cheeseman's Green includes Hatch Park.
Places near Cheeseman's Green
Also in Cheeseman's Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cheeseman's Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. For an older or listed building in a place like Cheeseman's Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Cheeseman's Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Cheeseman's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.