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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hampton, Kent
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Hampton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hampton
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We are frequently asked to look into blistered or split felt on a flat roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Hampton, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Hampton. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hampton (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hampton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hampton, 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hampton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Hampton. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT6. Local streets include Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue. We also cover Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Near you in Hampton
We work in homes and buildings around Hampton Inn and Herne Bay High School. The closest station to Hampton is Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hampton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Hampton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common roof problems in Hampton
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Hampton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hampton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hampton?
Yes, Hampton is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
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 our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your timetable
- Request records of any re-roofing
- 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.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In an older home around Hampton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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