Kent · London and the South East
Egerton Forstal Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Egerton Forstal, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Egerton Forstal
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Egerton Forstal, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Egerton Forstal and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Egerton Forstal
The closest station to Egerton Forstal is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Egerton Forstal
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or leaking gutters and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
Being in a small place like Egerton Forstal makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Egerton Forstal can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Egerton Forstal
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
Egerton Forstal: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Egerton Forstal?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Egerton Forstal is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egerton Forstal?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Places near Egerton Forstal
What else we do in Egerton Forstal
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Egerton Forstal
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Egerton Forstal, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.