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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Horns Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Horns Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horns Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Horns Green 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. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Horns Green (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Horns Green
Are there drone restrictions around Horns Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Horns Green is about 3 miles from Biggin Hill Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will you come out to Horns Green?
Yes. Horns Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Horns Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
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.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Horns Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Book once your offer is accepted
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Why it is worth a survey now in Horns Green
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Around Horns Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Horns Green
Also in Horns Green
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Horns Green
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Horns Green is about 3 miles from Biggin Hill Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Historic houses like Down House, about 2.1 miles north-west, show how far back building around Horns Green goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Horns Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Horns Green as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Horns Green. There’s also a page for London.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Cudham Lane South and Thrift Lane. We also cover Burlings (1 mile north-east), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Aperfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Horns Green
In Horns Green, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms. Horns Green’s nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Horns Green
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT