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Pre-purchase roof survey in Cliftonville, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Cliftonville, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cliftonville: what you get
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Smaller places like Cliftonville frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Cliftonville or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Cliftonville (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason.
Useful tips for Cliftonville property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your timetable
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Cliftonville frequently 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 looked at where it can be reached safely.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cliftonville: local notes
Cliftonville lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Quex Park lies about 3.9 miles west, so building around Cliftonville goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Cliftonville is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Cliftonville and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the CT9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Around Cliftonville
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartsdown Academy and Clifton Arms Public House. The closest station to Cliftonville is Margate station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (0.7 miles west) and Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Homes in smaller places like Cliftonville can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cliftonville
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
What we’re asked to look at in Cliftonville
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Landlords with a home close to Margate station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Questions from Cliftonville
Will you come out to Cliftonville?
Yes, Cliftonville is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Cliftonville?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Cliftonville is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.