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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingswood, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Kingswood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingswood: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey gutters and downpipes, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
In a village or hamlet like Kingswood, 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. Whether you’re 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Kingswood 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Why act early in Kingswood
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For an older or listed building in a place like Kingswood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Kingswood
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Kingswood
Leeds Castle, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Kingswood Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Harrietsham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Kingswood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Kingswood and the places around it.
We survey roofs across ME17 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Kingswood, we cover Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingswood
The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Common questions in Kingswood
Will you come out to Kingswood?
Yes. Kingswood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Kingswood in the area you cover?
Yes, Kingswood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.