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Pre-purchase roof survey in Conyer, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Conyer. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Conyer: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and chimney mortar that has eroded, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space.
For a small place like Conyer, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Conyer (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Conyer
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Conyer: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Conyer?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Conyer listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in. In a small place like Conyer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Conyer
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Also in Conyer
Conyer homes and their roofs
Conyer lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Surveys in Conyer work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Conyer and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME9. We cover properties on North Quay and Conyer Road and the roads around them. We also cover Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Conyer
For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
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 make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Conyer can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Conyer
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.