Kent · London and the South East
Little Conghurst Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Little Conghurst and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Little Conghurst
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Little Conghurst, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Little Conghurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Conghurst: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
With Great Dixter about 3.9 miles south-east, the area around Little Conghurst has a long history. 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. For landlords with property near Etchingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Bookings from Little Conghurst are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN18. We also cover Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Around Little Conghurst
Around Little Conghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Marlborough House School, Collingwood Nature Reserve and Oak And Ivy Public House and the streets around them. Little Conghurst’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Common roof problems in Little Conghurst
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Conghurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Conghurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Conghurst?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I book a survey in Little Conghurst?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Little Conghurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Older and listed buildings around Little Conghurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.