Kent · London and the South East
Frittenden Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Frittenden. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Local roofs and buyers in Frittenden
Headcorn Aerodrome is about 3 miles from Frittenden. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Frittenden and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Frittenden. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN17 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Frittenden
Around Frittenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bell And Jorrocks Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
Pre-purchase roof survey in Frittenden
Buyers in Frittenden and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
For a small place like Frittenden, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Frittenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frittenden
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Questions from Frittenden
How do I find out if my home in Frittenden is listed?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in Frittenden?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Frittenden is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you work in Frittenden?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Frittenden, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Frittenden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- 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 report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Places near Frittenden
What else we do in Frittenden
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Request records of any re-roofing
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.