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Crockham Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Crockham Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crockham Hill: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp timbers or stains in the loft and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing.
Somewhere as small as Crockham Hill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crockham Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Crockham Hill
Is my home in Crockham Hill 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. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crockham Hill?
Yes, Crockham Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crockham Hill as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
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When to book a survey in Crockham Hill
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Buying a home or a new roof in Crockham Hill
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. About 1 mile north-east lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around Crockham Hill has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. If you’re in Crockham Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Crawley is in our area too.
All of TN8 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Crockham Hill include Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
What’s near Crockham Hill
For rail, the closest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
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. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Crockham Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crockham Hill
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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 ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.