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Pre-purchase roof survey in Durlock, Kent
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Durlock? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Durlock
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. 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 negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and standing water on a flat extension roof, on lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Durlock are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Durlock (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Durlock, 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.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Durlock
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Older and listed buildings around Durlock may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Durlock
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Durlock
Do you cover smaller places like Durlock?
Yes, Durlock is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Durlock listed or in a conservation area?
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.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also in Durlock
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Durlock homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Goodnestone Park about 2.7 miles south-west, Durlock sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Durlock and the rest of Kent. Durlock is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Durlock include Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Durlock
In Durlock, that means homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn. Durlock’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Durlock
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. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID