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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Eccles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eccles. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eccles
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Eccles, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Eccles (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Eccles
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Eccles?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Eccles listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
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 cannot promise any saving.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you work in Eccles?
Yes. We cover Eccles and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Eccles, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Nearby places to Eccles
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Eccles
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Eccles goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles from Eccles. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of New Hythe station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover Eccles and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across ME20 for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way, all of which we cover. Other places close to Eccles include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Eccles
In Eccles, that means homes and buildings near Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School, among other places. Eccles’s nearest station is New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Why act early in Eccles
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Around Eccles, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the price in Eccles
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.