Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Frinsted, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Frinsted, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Frinsted
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Frinsted makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Frinsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Frinsted
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Frinsted: your questions answered
Do you cover Frinsted?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frinsted?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Frinsted, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Useful tips for Frinsted property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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Other services in Frinsted
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Local roofs and buyers in Frinsted
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. With Leeds Castle about 4 miles south-west, the area around Frinsted has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. The streets around a church like St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you are in Frinsted, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Around Frinsted
Around Frinsted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).