Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Flishinghurst, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Flishinghurst, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Flishinghurst: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Flishinghurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Flishinghurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Flishinghurst is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Flishinghurst: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, across clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Flishinghurst, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Flishinghurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Flishinghurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Flishinghurst property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Flishinghurst homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses like Scotney Castle, about 4.5 miles west, show how far back building around Flishinghurst goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Flishinghurst and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Flishinghurst is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN17 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Around Flishinghurst
We work in homes and buildings around Crane Valley and High Weald Academy, among other places. The closest station to Flishinghurst is Marden station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Flishinghurst
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
What we are asked to look at in Flishinghurst
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in Flishinghurst
Landlords, agents and building managers in Flishinghurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.