Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Egerton, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Egerton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Egerton
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and people most often book us about loose pots and cracked flaunching and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Egerton 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’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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.
- Place
- Egerton (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Egerton
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you let a flat or house 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 they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Egerton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Egerton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Also in Egerton
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Egerton
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Egerton, we can survey the roof. Egerton is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Egerton include Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Egerton
Egerton’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. In a place like Egerton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Egerton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egerton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Egerton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.