Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crouch, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Crouch, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crouch: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Crouch, 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 as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Crouch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
What affects the price in Crouch
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Local roofs and buyers in Crouch
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Old Soar Manor, about 1 mile south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crouch. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Crouch is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. If you’re in Crouch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Crouch is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Basted Lane and Long Mill Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Claygate Cross (1 mile west), Basted (1 mile north-west), Platt (1 mile north-east), Comp (1 mile north-east) and Borough Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
What’s near Crouch
In Crouch, that means homes and buildings near Wrotham School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Chequers Inn. Crouch’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Ightham Court (1.8 miles north-west).
Common roof problems in Crouch
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Crouch, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Crouch
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crouch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Crouch questions
Do you cover Crouch?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Crouch is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crouch?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
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.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.