Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Leigh Green
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Leigh Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Leigh Green: 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 will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have lifted or split and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Leigh Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Leigh Green (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Leigh Green?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mildred: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Leigh Green
Is Leigh Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Leigh Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Leigh Green?
Yes, Leigh Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Leigh Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
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 drop us an email.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Leigh Green
About 1.9 miles south lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Leigh Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Leigh Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Leigh Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN30 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Leigh Green
We work in homes and buildings around Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leigh Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Leigh Green
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. Older and listed buildings around Leigh Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.