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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mereworth, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Mereworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Mereworth
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Mereworth makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Mereworth (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Mereworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Mereworth
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Towns and villages near Mereworth
Other services in Mereworth
Common questions in Mereworth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mereworth?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Mereworth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mereworth?
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 need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. 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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Common roof problems in Mereworth
Most viewings never get near 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Around Mereworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Mereworth
Old Soar Manor, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mereworth. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Lawrence's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Mereworth, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Kent, we cover Mereworth. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Mereworth, we cover Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Mereworth
Around Mereworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. Mereworth’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.