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Pre-purchase roof survey in Dungeness, Kent
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Dungeness? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dungeness
We survey roofs for buyers in Dungeness and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and flashings that have lifted or split, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Dungeness, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Dungeness (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Dungeness
How do I find out if my home in Dungeness is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Dungeness hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In a place like Dungeness, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Dungeness
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dungeness
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Dungeness
Dungeness lies within about 1 mile 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For properties in and around Dungeness, we look at whatever is safely visible and explain what we find. In and around Dungeness, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Dungeness for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Dungeness is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN29. That includes homes and businesses on Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road. Other places close to Dungeness include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Near you in Dungeness
Typical jobs here are in homes near Britannia Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Let us know your timetable
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 cannot promise any result.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Dungeness can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Dungeness
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.