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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mundy Bois, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Mundy Bois? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mundy Bois and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
When to book a survey in Mundy Bois
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Pre-purchase roof survey in Mundy Bois
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, across the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Mundy Bois, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Mundy Bois (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Mundy Bois
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 5 miles east, show how far back building around Mundy Bois goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Mundy Bois is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Mundy Bois can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Mundy Bois and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Munday Bois Road, Kingsland Lane and Greenhill Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Newland Green (1 mile west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile west), Egerton (1 mile north), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west) and Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Mundy Bois
The closest station to Mundy Bois is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-west).
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Mundy Bois, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask for loft access on the day
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mundy Bois
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mundy Bois and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Mundy Bois
Do you cover Mundy Bois?
Yes, Mundy Bois is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Mundy Bois within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.