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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hamstreet, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hamstreet.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hamstreet
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about signs of past leaks inside the loft and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Hamstreet, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hamstreet (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hamstreet
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hamstreet?
Yes, Hamstreet is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Hamstreet is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What else we do in Hamstreet
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hamstreet
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hamstreet and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Hamstreet and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in TN26 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
What’s near Hamstreet
We work in homes and buildings around The Dukes Head pub and the streets around them. Hamstreet has its own railway station: Ham Street station. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually 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. Cottages and farmhouses around Hamstreet frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hamstreet
Letting agents and landlords in Hamstreet 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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Why act early in Hamstreet
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Outbuildings and barns around Hamstreet are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Book once your offer is accepted
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.