Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Finberry
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Finberry, with photographs and a written report.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Finberry
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’re worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and a ridge or slope that dips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Finberry 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Finberry (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Around Finberry, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Finberry
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Finberry
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Nearby places to Finberry
Also in Finberry
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Local roofs and buyers in Finberry
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Finberry goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Finberry and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Finberry is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Finberry
We work in homes and buildings around Ashford Green Corridors and John Wallis Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Finberry
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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 safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Finberry, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Questions from Finberry
Do you cover Finberry?
Yes, Finberry is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Finberry listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.