Kent · London and the South East
Hall's Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Hall's Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hall's Green
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and old water stains in the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Hall's Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hall's Green (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hall's Green
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
The streets around a church like Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hall's Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level 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 use the contact form.
Useful tips for Hall's Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Hall's Green
Is Hall's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hall's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are 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.
Towns and villages near Hall's Green
What else we do in Hall's Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hall's Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.1 miles north lies Knole House, a reminder of how long the area around Hall's Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Penshurst station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hall's Green is about 4 miles south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hall's Green and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN14. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Woodhatch (1 mile east), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north), Charcott (1 mile south), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Hall's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bough Beech Reservoir and the streets around them. The closest station to Hall's Green is Penshurst station, roughly 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Hall's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.