Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Dean Street
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Dean Street. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dean Street: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and old water stains in the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Dean Street, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Dean Street (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Dean Street
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from the ground.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you will get the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dean Street
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dean Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Dean Street
The wider area around Dean Street has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 3.5 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Dean Street across London and South East England. Dean Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Every address in ME15 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Forge Lane and Dean Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Dean Street include East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Dean Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Walnut Tree pub, St Augustine Academy and Quarry Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Dean Street is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills.
Places near Dean Street
What else we do in Dean Street
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Dean Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Dean Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dean Street?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 Dean Street in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Dean Street is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.