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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Kettle Corner
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Kettle Corner and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kettle Corner
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kettle Corner and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Kettle Corner
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. 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 report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and gutters choked with leaves and moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Kettle Corner 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Kettle Corner (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Kettle Corner
Also in Kettle Corner
Kettle Corner homes and their roofs
With Stoneacre about 4.7 miles east, Kettle Corner sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Kettle Corner, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Kettle Corner and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include St Helens Lane and Lower Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Kettle Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Bull Inn, among other places. Kettle Corner’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Kettle Corner can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Kettle Corner
Is my home in Kettle Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Kettle Corner?
Yes, Kettle Corner is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Kettle Corner?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What we are asked to look at in Kettle Corner
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Kettle Corner
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.