Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Fairseat
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Fairseat from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fairseat
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
For a small place like Fairseat, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Fairseat (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Fairseat
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Holy Innocents are often 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. Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Old Soar Manor lies about 4.5 miles south, so building around Fairseat goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Fairseat is about 7 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Fairseat is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Vigo Road and Platt House Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Fairseat include Hodsoll Street (1 mile north), Labour-in-vain (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south-east) and Vigo Village (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Around Fairseat
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. Fairseat’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.9 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2 miles east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fairseat. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Towns and villages near Fairseat
Also in Fairseat
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fairseat can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Fairseat 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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 we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Fairseat: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fairseat?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Fairseat?
Yes, Fairseat is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Fairseat?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.