Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Greenhill, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Greenhill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof survey in Greenhill: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and old water stains in the roof space.
Around Greenhill, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. 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. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Greenhill (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Greenhill: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Greenhill, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Greenhill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Greenhill, we cover Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Around Greenhill
In Greenhill, that means homes and buildings near The Share And Coulter Public House, Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Common roof problems in Greenhill
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and agents in Greenhill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Greenhill
How do I find out if my home in Greenhill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Greenhill?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Is Greenhill in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Greenhill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to a smaller place like Greenhill is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.