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Maplescombe Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Maplescombe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Maplescombe
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and blocked or leaking gutters, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Maplescombe, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Maplescombe (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Maplescombe
Is Maplescombe within the area you cover?
Yes, Maplescombe is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Maplescombe?
Yes, Maplescombe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Maplescombe?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Maplescombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, 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 written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
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.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
What we are asked to look at in Maplescombe
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you let a flat or house near Eynsford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Landlord and commercial surveys in Maplescombe
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Maplescombe and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Maplescombe, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Maplescombe
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. You will 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.
Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 1.9 miles west, show how far back building around Maplescombe goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Maplescombe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the DA4 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Around Maplescombe
Maplescombe’s nearest station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).