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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Mott's Mill
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Mott's Mill and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mott's Mill
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and old water stains in the roof space, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Mott's Mill, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Mott's Mill (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mott's Mill
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mott's Mill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
We will normally 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
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Common questions in Mott's Mill
Is Mott's Mill in the area you cover?
Yes, Mott's Mill is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Mott's Mill?
Yes, Mott's Mill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Mott's Mill
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Groombridge Place, about 1.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mott's Mill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Eridge station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas the Apostle, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. Whether the building in Mott's Mill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in TN3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Mott's Mill: Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Mott's Mill
The nearest railway station is Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mott's Mill include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Let us know your timetable
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Mott's Mill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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 we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Mott's Mill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.