Kent · London and the South East
Iden Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Iden Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Iden Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a written report with photographs and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Being in a small place like Iden Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Iden Green (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Iden Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Iden Green: local notes
Historic houses like Great Dixter, about 4.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Iden Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Iden Green is about 13 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Roofs in Iden Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Iden Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Coldharbour Road, Chapel Lane and Iden Green Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Iden Green include Benenden (1 mile north), Four Throws (2 miles south-west), Pipsden (2 miles south-west), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Linkhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles east) and Southborough (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Iden Green
In Iden Green, that means homes and buildings near The Woodcock Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (4 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.5 miles east).
Common questions in Iden Green
How do I find out if my home in Iden Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Iden Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
When to book a survey in Iden Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
The streets around a church like Church of St George are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Iden Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Why act early in Iden Green
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Around Iden Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.