Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Elham, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Elham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Elham
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp timbers or stains in the loft and worn or lifted lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Elham are listed or sit 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Elham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Elham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Elham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Common roof problems in Elham
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you own a rental within reach of Sandling station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Elham
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water 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, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Local roofs and buyers in Elham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Historic houses like Acrise Place, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Elham goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Elham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Elham is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Elham, we cover Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Elham
We work in homes and buildings around The King's Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Elham is Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
FAQs for Elham
How do I find out if my home in Elham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Elham?
Yes, Elham is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Elham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Elham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.