Kent · London and the South East
Loose Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Loose. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Loose: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about gutters choked with leaves and moss and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Some older homes in villages like Loose 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 is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Loose (ME15, ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Loose: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Loose is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Loose within the area you cover?
Yes, Loose is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Loose?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Loose, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Local roofs and buyers in Loose
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Stoneacre about 2.8 miles east, Loose sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near East Farleigh station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Loose, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Loose is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Surveys in ME15 and ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Loose
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cornwallis Academy and The Chequers Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Useful tips for Loose property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.