Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Danaway, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Danaway, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Danaway
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Common reasons to book are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Danaway makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when 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 any day of the week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Danaway (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
When to book a survey in Danaway
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Older and listed buildings around Danaway may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Danaway: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Danaway?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Danaway is listed?
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.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Buying a home or a new roof in Danaway
Danaway lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Newington station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Danaway, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Danaway and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME9. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill. If you are just outside Danaway, we cover Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Danaway
In Danaway, that means homes and buildings near Westlands School and Plough & Harrow pub. Danaway’s nearest station is Newington station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (3 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Danaway include Detling Hill.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Danaway, access is often 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.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.