Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Foley Park, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Foley Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Foley Park
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, 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’re buying. If you are worried about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Foley Park, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Foley Park (ME14, ME15, ME16)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Foley Park: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foley Park?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Foley Park?
Yes. Foley Park is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Common roof problems in Foley Park
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 matters if work is needed.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you let a flat or house near Maidstone East station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Buying a home or a new roof in Foley Park
Stoneacre, about 2.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foley Park. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Luke, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Foley Park gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in ME14, ME15 and ME16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A249, Foley Park is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Around Foley Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Valley Park School, Vinters Valley Park and The Hollybush Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Foley Park is Maidstone East station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Towns and villages near Foley Park
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Foley Park
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In an older home around Foley Park, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Foley Park
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Foley Park, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.