Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hextable
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Hextable and across Kent.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to Hextable 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hextable
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Hextable, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Hextable (BR8, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Hextable
Other services in Hextable
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. With lower homes, common in places like Hextable, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Hextable: your questions answered
Do you cover Hextable?
Yes, Hextable is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Hextable is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hextable?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hextable
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
The streets around a church like St Peter are frequently 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. For landlords with property near Swanley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. With Hall Place and Gardens about 2.7 miles north, the area around Hextable has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hextable, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Hextable and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BR8 and DA2 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road. Hextable sits on or near the B258, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Around Hextable
Around Hextable, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship pub, Dartford Heath and Hextable School and the streets around them. Hextable’s nearest station is Swanley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wansunt Pit.