Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kippington, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kippington, with photos and a written report.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Kippington homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.2 miles east lies Knole House, a reminder of how long the area around Kippington has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Sevenoaks station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Kippington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Kippington. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kippington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy. The closest station to Kippington is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Kippington
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Kippington can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Kippington
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Being in a smaller place like Kippington doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Common questions in Kippington
Do you cover Kippington?
Yes, Kippington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Kippington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.