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Pre-purchase roof survey in Eastwood, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Eastwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
When to book a survey in Eastwood
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
Pre-purchase roof survey in Eastwood
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs. We’re often asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and a ridge or slope that dips, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Eastwood may be listed or 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 are 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 does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Eastwood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Eastwood
Is Eastwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Eastwood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Eastwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Eastwood
Sellers are not 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. For older village homes like those around Eastwood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Eastwood
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Nearby places to Eastwood
What else we do in Eastwood
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Eastwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Local roofs and buyers in Eastwood
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Eastwood goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Eastwood and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME17. We also cover the places around Eastwood: Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Eastwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Provender Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the price in Eastwood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.