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Erriottwood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Erriottwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Erriottwood
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Erriottwood, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Erriottwood (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Erriottwood homes and their roofs
Erriottwood is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Erriottwood. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Erriottwood. Erriottwood is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Near you in Erriottwood
We work in homes and buildings around Black Lion Public House and Doddington Place Gardens. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Erriottwood
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. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Erriottwood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why get it checked now?
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. Outbuildings and barns around Erriottwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Erriottwood
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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Erriottwood questions
How do I find out if my home in Erriottwood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Erriottwood?
Yes. Erriottwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
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 will talk to you about another date.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Erriottwood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.