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Pre-purchase roof survey in Moorstock, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Moorstock, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Moorstock
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. If you are worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Moorstock, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Moorstock (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Buying a home or a new roof in Moorstock
Moorstock is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Moorstock and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Moorstock. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN25. Close by, we survey roofs in Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Around Moorstock
Moorstock’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Moorstock needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Moorstock: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Moorstock?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Moorstock listed or in a conservation area?
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 go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Moorstock?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Moorstock goes. 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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
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Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Why it’s worth a survey now in Moorstock
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Older and listed buildings around Moorstock may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Moorstock
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.