Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hogben's Hill, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hogben's Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hogben's Hill
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are a ridge or slope that dips and old water stains in the roof space, on chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Hogben's Hill makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Hogben's Hill (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Hogben's Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.9 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Hogben's Hill has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Selling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Hogben's Hill is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in ME13 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Hogben's Hill
In Hogben's Hill, that means homes and buildings near The White Lion Public House, among other places. The closest station to Hogben's Hill is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
FAQs for Hogben's Hill
Do you cover Hogben's Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hogben's Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Hogben's Hill?
Yes. Hogben's Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Useful tips for Hogben's Hill property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Let us know your timetable
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
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. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hogben's Hill and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Hogben's Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.