Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Chegworth
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Chegworth and across Kent.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Chegworth
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We’re often asked to look into a ridge or slope that dips and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Chegworth, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen 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.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey 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. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Chegworth, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the price in Chegworth
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Chegworth
Do you cover smaller places like Chegworth?
Yes. Chegworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Chegworth listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Chegworth 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Leeds Castle about 0.9 miles west, Chegworth 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chegworth and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME17. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chegworth
Around Chegworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
What we’re asked to look at in Chegworth
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Harrietsham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included