Medway · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cuxton, Medway
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Cuxton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
What affects the price in Cuxton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Cuxton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cuxton: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Cuxton and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Some older homes in villages like Cuxton 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Cuxton (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a place like Cuxton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters 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. Rural addresses near Cuxton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Common questions in Cuxton
Is my home in Cuxton listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Cuxton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Cuxton homes and their roofs
The wider area around Cuxton has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 0.9 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Cuxton station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Cuxton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Medway coverage includes Cuxton. Maidstone is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Cuxton include Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).
Around Cuxton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baty's Marsh and Strood Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in Cuxton itself: Cuxton station. A little further out are Rochester Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.