Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Farningham, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Farningham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof survey in Farningham: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Farningham and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and signs of past leaks inside the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and natural slate alike.
For a small place like Farningham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Farningham (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Local roofs and buyers in Farningham
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Eynsford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Lullingstone Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farningham. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Farningham, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Farningham and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: DA4. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Around Farningham
Around Farningham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pied Bull pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Eynsford station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s The Warren.
Farningham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farningham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Farningham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Farningham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Farningham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.