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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kearsney, Kent
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Kearsney. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Kearsney
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Kearsney, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kearsney (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Kearsney
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Kearsney, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Kearsney is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. In Kearsney, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Kearsney is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT16 and CT17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Park Road, Lower Road and The Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Temple Ewell (1 mile north), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Wolverton (1 mile west) and Dover (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Kearsney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House, Old Park Hill and Dover Christ Church Academy. There is a railway station in Kearsney itself: Kearsney station. Well-known places in the area include Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
What else we do in Kearsney
Kearsney: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Kearsney?
Yes, Kearsney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Kearsney listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I book a survey in Kearsney?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to Kearsney is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Ask for loft access on the day
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
When to book a survey in Kearsney
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For landlords with property near Kearsney station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kearsney
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. On a bungalow or cottage around Kearsney, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Kearsney
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.