Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Langley, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Langley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof survey in Langley: what you get
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Langley, homes are often 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Langley (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Langley?
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For landlords with property near Bearsted station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Langley
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Langley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Also near Langley
More services for Langley
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Langley
Stoneacre, about 1.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Langley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Langley is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Langley, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME17 and ME15. Whether your property is on Heath Road, Green Lane and Sutton Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Langley Heath (1 mile east), Five Wents (1 mile south-east), Warmlake (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile north-west) and Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Langley
We work in homes and buildings around New Line Learning Academy, The Potting Shed pub and Senacre Technology College. Langley’s nearest station is Bearsted station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Langley include Detling Hill.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Langley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Langley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Langley
Is my home in Langley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Langley?
Yes. Langley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Langley?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.