Kent · London and the South East
Hassell Street Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Hassell Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hassell Street
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. Common reasons to book are damp timbers or stains in the loft and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Hassell Street may be listed or 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Hassell Street (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Hassell Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hassell Street, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hassell Street
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hassell Street
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Around Hassell Street, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Hassell Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Hassell Street and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN25 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Hassell Street: Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hassell Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Woodmans Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Hassell Street include Hatch Park.
Why act early in Hassell Street
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hassell Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Useful tips for Hassell Street property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Common questions in Hassell Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hassell Street?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Hassell Street?
Yes, Hassell Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s 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 applicable.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.