Kent · London and the South East
Hodsoll Street Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hodsoll Street from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hodsoll Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hodsoll Street
Buyers in Hodsoll Street and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and gutters and downpipes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hodsoll Street are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hodsoll Street (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hodsoll Street homes and their roofs
Cobham College, about 4.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hodsoll Street. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Meopham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Peter, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Hodsoll Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. In Hodsoll Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Haven Hill and Hodsoll Street, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Hodsoll Street, we cover Ridley (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile south), New Street (1 mile north-east), Culverstone Green (1 mile east) and South Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Near you in Hodsoll Street
Around Hodsoll Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trosley Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Meopham station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (3.7 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south-east).
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Hodsoll Street book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Common questions in Hodsoll Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hodsoll Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Hodsoll Street?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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 is disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
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Checking the roof from ground level
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. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Hodsoll Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.