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Curteis' Corner Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Curteis' Corner, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Curteis' Corner
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Curteis' Corner
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Some older homes in villages like Curteis' Corner are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Curteis' Corner (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Curteis' Corner
Also in Curteis' Corner
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Curteis' Corner: local notes
Curteis' Corner is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Curteis' Corner and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Around Curteis' Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Curteis' Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Curteis' Corner
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why act early in Curteis' Corner
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Curteis' Corner are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Curteis' Corner
Is my home in Curteis' Corner 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Curteis' Corner?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Curteis' Corner is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is Curteis' Corner in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Curteis' Corner and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.