Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Coursehorn
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Coursehorn, with photographs and a written report.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
When to book a survey in Coursehorn
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
In and around Coursehorn, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coursehorn
Buyers in Coursehorn and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney mortar that has eroded and blocked or leaking gutters.
For a small place like Coursehorn, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Coursehorn (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Coursehorn
Is Coursehorn in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coursehorn?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
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 I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically 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.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
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How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Coursehorn, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coursehorn
Landlords, agents and building managers in Coursehorn and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Coursehorn homes and their roofs
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Coursehorn, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Coursehorn is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Coursehorn
Around Coursehorn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse pub, Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Crane Valley and the streets around them. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.