Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cranbrook, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Cranbrook and across Kent.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cranbrook: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Congregational Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Whatever the street in Cranbrook, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cranbrook and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Cranbrook and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN17 and TN18 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Cranbrook
Around Cranbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cranbrook
Buyers in Cranbrook and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. 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 send us an email. If you are worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a smaller place like Cranbrook, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Cranbrook (TN17, TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cranbrook
What else we do in Cranbrook
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Common questions in Cranbrook
Do you cover smaller places like Cranbrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Cranbrook is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How quickly will I get the report?
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 timetable when booking.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cranbrook
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Cranbrook, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Homes around Cranbrook frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cranbrook
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In an older home around Cranbrook, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.