Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ickham
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Ickham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ickham
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across gutters and downpipes, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Ickham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. For an older or listed building in a place like Ickham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Ickham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your timetable
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. 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 can’t flow.
What affects the price in Ickham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Ickham homes and their roofs
With Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-east, Ickham sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ickham can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Ickham and the places around it.
We work across CT3 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ickham
In Ickham, that means homes and buildings near The Rose Inn. The closest station to Ickham is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ickham?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Towns and villages near Ickham
What else we do in Ickham
Ickham: your questions answered
Do you cover Ickham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ickham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Ickham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Ickham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ickham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.