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Pre-purchase roof survey in Cheriton, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Cheriton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Cheriton
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and loose pots and cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and natural slate alike.
Houses in smaller places like Cheriton can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cheriton: local notes
Cheriton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. The wider area around Cheriton has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 3.4 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Souls, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Cheriton and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Cheriton on the M20, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Cheriton, we cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Cheriton
We work in homes and buildings around The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub. The closest station to Cheriton is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
What else we do in Cheriton
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Cheriton
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone West station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
How it works
It is 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 between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Homes around Cheriton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cheriton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cheriton and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. With lower homes, common in places like Cheriton, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Cheriton: your questions answered
Is my home in Cheriton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Cheriton, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you work in Cheriton?
Yes, we do. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Cheriton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
How do I book a survey in Cheriton?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.