Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Howt Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Howt Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Common roof problems in Howt Green
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Kemsley station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Pre-purchase roof survey in Howt Green
We survey roofs for buyers in Howt Green and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and gutters choked with leaves and moss, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Howt Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Howt Green
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Local roofs and buyers in Howt Green
Howt Green lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Howt Green, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Howt Green: Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Howt Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kemsley station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Howt Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Howt Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Howt Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Howt Green?
Yes. Howt 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 you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, 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 agree a day with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Howt Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.