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Pre-purchase roof survey in Durrant Green, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Durrant Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Durrant Green: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Durrant Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Durrant Green (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Durrant Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Durrant Green?
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.
Will you come out to Durrant Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Durrant Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Durrant Green goes. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Durrant Green is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Durrant Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Durrant Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Ashford Road and Biddenden Road. Other places close to Durrant Green include Stede Quarter (1 mile north-west), Woolpack Corner (2 miles west), Biddenden (3 miles north-west), Curteis' Corner (3 miles north-west) and Standen (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Around Durrant Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Homewood School and Wattle Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (2.2 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we’re asked to look at in Durrant Green
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Durrant Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space