Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Kit's Coty
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kit's Coty from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kit's Coty
We survey roofs for buyers in Kit's Coty and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and a ridge or slope that dips, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Kit's Coty 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Kit's Coty (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Kit's Coty needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey 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 Kit's Coty
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Kit's Coty: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kit's Coty?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Kit's Coty is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Kit's Coty is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Kit's Coty?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Starkey Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kit's Coty. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Towns and villages near Kit's Coty
Other services in Kit's Coty
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Kit's Coty
Kit's Coty is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Alban's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Aylesford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Surveys in Kit's Coty work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Kit's Coty is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Kit's Coty
We work in homes and buildings around Greenacre Academy, Lower Bell pub and Westfield Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kit's Coty include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space