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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Faversham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Faversham? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Faversham and across Kent.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Faversham
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and gutters choked with leaves and moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Most homes in a town like Faversham are houses, so the roof typically belongs to the property you are buying or paying for, apart from details shared with the house next door on semis and terraces. That makes the roof’s condition a simple money question: better found before exchange or final payment than after. A photo-illustrated written report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Faversham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Faversham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Faversham?
Yes, Faversham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Faversham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is the coastal weather around Faversham hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Local roofs and buyers in Faversham
Faversham is within about 3 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 cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 3.5 miles south-west, so building around Faversham goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own a rental within reach of Faversham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Faversham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street and the roads around them. Faversham sits on or near the A2 and A251. Close by, we survey roofs in Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Faversham
Around Faversham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Faversham itself: Faversham station. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
What we are asked to look at in Faversham
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Parking in a town like Faversham is typically simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We check the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Extensions and dormers on homes around Faversham frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Faversham
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Book once your offer is accepted
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.