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Pre-purchase roof survey in Lullingstone, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Lullingstone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lullingstone
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have lifted or split, across lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Lullingstone, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Lullingstone (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Lullingstone
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Botolph are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
Lullingstone homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Lullingstone Castle lies about 0.1 miles east, so building around Lullingstone goes back a long way. 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. If you own a rental within reach of Eynsford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. If you are in Lullingstone, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Lullingstone is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in DA4 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
What’s near Lullingstone
In Lullingstone, that means homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub and Raspberry Hall Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Lullingstone is Eynsford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (under half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Lullingstone can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lullingstone
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Questions from Lullingstone
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lullingstone?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lullingstone as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Lullingstone?
Yes, Lullingstone is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Lullingstone?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Lullingstone
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lullingstone
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Lullingstone book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Why get it checked now?
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lullingstone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.