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Pre-purchase roof survey in Coldharbour, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Coldharbour from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Coldharbour: what you get
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’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Being in a small place like Coldharbour makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Coldharbour (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Coldharbour homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
With Ightham Mote about 2.2 miles north, the area around Coldharbour has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St John, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in Coldharbour, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Coldharbour, we cover Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
What’s near Coldharbour
In Coldharbour, that means homes and buildings near Hugh Christie Technology College and The Flying Dutchman Public House. Coldharbour’s nearest station is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
FAQs for Coldharbour
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coldharbour?
Yes, Coldharbour is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Coldharbour?
Yes, Coldharbour is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Coldharbour
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you let a flat or house near Hildenborough station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coldharbour
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Coldharbour, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.