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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Milton-next-Gravesend
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Milton-next-Gravesend and across Kent.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Milton-next-Gravesend: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and a ridge or slope that dips.
In a smaller place like Milton-next-Gravesend, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
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
- Milton-next-Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Milton-next-Gravesend, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Milton-next-Gravesend homes and their roofs
Milton-next-Gravesend is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Gravesend station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Cobham College, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Milton-next-Gravesend. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Milton-next-Gravesend is about 1 mile north-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Roofs in Milton-next-Gravesend get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Milton-next-Gravesend and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the DA12 and DA11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Joy Road, Love Lane and Mark Lane, all of which we cover. Milton-next-Gravesend sits on or near the A226. We also cover the places around Milton-next-Gravesend: Denton (1 mile south-east), Gravesend (1 mile south-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile south-west), Northfleet (2 miles west) and Singlewell or Ifield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Swanley (10 miles west), Kings Hill (12 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Around Milton-next-Gravesend
Around Milton-next-Gravesend, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Northfleet Urban Country Park and The Waterloo Public House. Milton-next-Gravesend’s nearest station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Milton-next-Gravesend include Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Milton-next-Gravesend
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Milton-next-Gravesend, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Milton-next-Gravesend?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Milton-next-Gravesend
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.