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Hinxhill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hinxhill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hinxhill: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, on the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Hinxhill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Hinxhill (TN25, TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hinxhill
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in Hinxhill
Do you cover smaller places like Hinxhill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hinxhill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Hinxhill
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself 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. In a small place like Hinxhill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hinxhill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hinxhill: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Godinton House about 4.3 miles west, Hinxhill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Hinxhill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 and TN24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Hinxhill
In Hinxhill, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Norton Knatchbull School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hinxhill include Hatch Park.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
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. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.