Kent · London and the South East
Claygate Cross Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Claygate Cross. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Claygate Cross
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That is when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, 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. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and worn or lifted lead flashings, across gutters and downpipes, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Claygate Cross, 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Claygate Cross (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Claygate Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Claygate Cross?
Yes. Claygate Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Claygate Cross?
Yes, Claygate Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Claygate Cross as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
How do I book a survey in Claygate Cross?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Claygate Cross
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. About 0.9 miles south-east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Claygate Cross has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Church of the Good Shepherd, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Claygate Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Claygate Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Claygate Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wrotham School, The Chequers Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. Claygate Cross’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Claygate Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Claygate Cross
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Around Claygate Cross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Claygate Cross
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Claygate Cross
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Old water stains in the roof space
If you let a flat or house near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.