Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Coombe, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Coombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Common roof problems in Coombe
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coombe
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are gutters choked with leaves and moss and flashings that have lifted or split, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Coombe, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Why it is worth a survey now in Coombe
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Older and listed buildings around Coombe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts 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.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Coombe, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Local roofs and buyers in Coombe
Coombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Goodnestone Park lies about 3.5 miles south-west, so building around Coombe 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. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings from Coombe are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT3 and CT13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue. Close by, we survey roofs in Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Coombe
Around Coombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School. The closest station to Coombe is Sandwich station, about 2.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Coombe include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Coombe
Will you come out to Coombe?
Yes. Coombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Coombe listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Coombe?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks