Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Grove Green, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grove Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grove Green
We survey roofs for buyers in Grove Green and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and a ridge or slope that dips.
In a smaller place like Grove Green, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Grove Green (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Let us know your timetable
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Grove Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Grove Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Grove Green
Also in Grove Green
Local roofs and buyers in Grove Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Grove Green has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 2.5 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Bearsted station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Luke, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Grove Green is about 1 mile east of Foley Park, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Grove Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Grove Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
We survey roofs across ME14 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on New Cut Road, Hampton Road and Bargrove Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Penenden Heath (1 mile west), Weavering (1 mile south-east), Foley Park (1 mile west), Harbourland (1 mile north-west) and Detling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Around Grove Green
In Grove Green, that means homes and buildings near Bell Inn, Valley Park School and Vinters Valley Park. The closest station to Grove Green is Bearsted station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Grove Green, 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.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Grove Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Grove Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Grove Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Will you come out to Grove Green?
Yes. Grove Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.