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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chillenden, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Chillenden, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chillenden
Buyers in Chillenden and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and loose pots and cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Chillenden, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
- Location
- Chillenden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Chillenden, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chillenden, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Chillenden
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Goodnestone Park lies about 1.2 miles north-west, so building around Chillenden goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Chillenden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Chillenden and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chillenden
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Chillenden
Is my home in Chillenden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 cover Chillenden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chillenden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
What we are asked to look at in Chillenden
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry