Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Mowshurst
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mowshurst and across Kent.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mowshurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Mowshurst: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Some older homes in villages like Mowshurst are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Mowshurst (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Mowshurst: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Hever Castle about 2.3 miles south-east, Mowshurst sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Whether the building in Mowshurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Mowshurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
All of TN8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Mowshurst include Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Around Mowshurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub, among other places. Mowshurst’s nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Mowshurst
Do you cover smaller places like Mowshurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Mowshurst?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Mowshurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Edenbridge station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry