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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingsnorth, Kent
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingsnorth. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingsnorth
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingsnorth: what you get
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. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We’re often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Kingsnorth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Kingsnorth (TN23, TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Kingsnorth, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Kingsnorth, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Kingsnorth
With Godinton House about 3.2 miles north-west, Kingsnorth sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Ashford International station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Kingsnorth and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN23 and TN26 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road. Other places close to Kingsnorth include Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kingsnorth
Around Kingsnorth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Green Corridors, John Wallis Academy and Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
FAQs for Kingsnorth
Will you come out to Kingsnorth?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Kingsnorth?
Yes, Kingsnorth is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.