Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Dunton Green
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Dunton Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dunton Green: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Dunton Green, 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Dunton Green (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
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Dunton Green questions
Is Dunton Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Dunton Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Dunton Green?
Yes. Dunton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Why it is worth a survey now in Dunton Green
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Dunton Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunton Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents and landlords in Dunton Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Local roofs and buyers in Dunton Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Knole House, about 2.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dunton Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Dunton Green station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Dunton Green. Dunton Green is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN13 and TN14 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Campion Square and London Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Dunton Green: Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dunton Green
Around Dunton Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Montreal Park, The Miners Arms and Trinity School. There’s a railway station in Dunton Green itself: Dunton Green station. A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Request records of any re-roofing
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Dunton Green
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from ground level.
Problems we come across often include:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Take an older house close to St John's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times