Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Hill, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in East Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
About our pre-purchase roof survey in East Hill
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and gutters choked with leaves and moss, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like East Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- East Hill (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in East Hill
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
Common reasons to book include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Outbuildings and barns around East Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in East Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
East Hill: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Hill as anywhere else.
Will you come out to East Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as East Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Nearby places to East Hill
What else we do in East Hill
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Buying a home or a new roof in East Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.2 miles north-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around East Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Shoreham (Kent) station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in East Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes East Hill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road and the roads around them. We also cover Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Near you in East Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kemsing Down and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shoreham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.