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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Cranbrook Common
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cranbrook Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cranbrook Common: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Cranbrook Common and across London and the South East. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Cranbrook Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Cranbrook Common (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Cranbrook Common
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in. Outbuildings and barns around Cranbrook Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Cranbrook Common homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. 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 Staplehurst station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Cranbrook Common and the rest of Kent. Cranbrook Common is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Cranbrook Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
Can I check my roof myself?
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. 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.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Cranbrook Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
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 with budgets and planning.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
FAQs for Cranbrook Common
Will you come out to Cranbrook Common?
Yes, Cranbrook Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Cranbrook Common?
Yes, Cranbrook Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How do I book a survey in Cranbrook Common?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.