Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Farleigh Green
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Farleigh Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Why it is worth a survey now in Farleigh Green
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Older and listed buildings around Farleigh Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Farleigh Green: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Farleigh Green and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Being in a small place like Farleigh Green 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, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Farleigh Green (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Farleigh Green, 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.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local roofs and buyers in Farleigh Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4.9 miles east, show how far back building around Farleigh Green goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Farleigh Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Farleigh Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Farleigh Green include Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Farleigh Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Tickled Trout pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Farleigh Green
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Farleigh Green questions
Do you cover Farleigh Green?
Yes, Farleigh Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Farleigh Green as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farleigh Green?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
How do I book a survey in Farleigh Green?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.