Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ditton, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Ditton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ditton
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and people most often book us about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
In a smaller place like Ditton, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Ditton (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Ditton
Do you cover smaller places like Ditton?
Yes. Ditton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ditton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Ditton is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Also in Ditton
Local roofs and buyers in Ditton
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Starkey Castle, about 4.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ditton. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Aylesford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ditton and nearby. Ditton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We survey roofs across ME20 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Ditton: Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
What’s near Ditton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aylesford School, The Malling School and Kentish Quarryman pub. The closest station to Ditton is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Why act early in Ditton
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Ditton, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Ditton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Request records of any re-roofing
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.