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Pre-purchase roof survey in Farthingloe, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Farthingloe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Farthingloe
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Farthingloe
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Farthingloe may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farthingloe
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents and landlords in Farthingloe book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Farthingloe
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
The streets around a church such as Aycliffe Church Centre are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Buying a home or a new roof in Farthingloe
Farthingloe is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Dover Priory station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Farthingloe. Across Kent, we cover Farthingloe. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT15 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Farthingloe: Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Farthingloe
In Farthingloe, that means homes and buildings near Astor College for the Arts, Whinless Down and Crown & Sceptre pub, among other places. Farthingloe’s nearest station is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthingloe includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Questions from Farthingloe
Do you cover smaller places like Farthingloe?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Farthingloe hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Farthingloe can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.