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Pre-purchase roof survey in Maltman's Hill, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Maltman's Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Maltman's Hill
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of past leaks inside the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Older buildings in small places like Maltman's Hill may be listed or 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Maltman's Hill
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maltman's Hill
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why get it checked now?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older cottages and farmhouses around Maltman's Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Maltman's Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maltman's Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Maltman's Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Maltman's Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Maltman's Hill as anywhere else.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Maltman's Hill
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 5 miles east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Maltman's Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Maltman's Hill is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Maltman's Hill. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Maltman's Hill: Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Maltman's Hill
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Maltman's Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Maltman's Hill property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor 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.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.