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Pre-purchase roof survey in Nettlestead Green, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Nettlestead Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Nettlestead Green homes and businesses
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nettlestead Green
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. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Nettlestead Green, 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’re 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Nettlestead Green (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Nettlestead Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4.3 miles north-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Nettlestead Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Yalding station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Nettlestead Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Nettlestead Green is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of ME18 for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane. We also cover Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Nettlestead Green
For rail, the closest station is Yalding station, about 0.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Nettlestead Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Nettlestead Green
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Nettlestead Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nettlestead Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What affects the price in Nettlestead Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Nettlestead Green
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Nettlestead Green
How do I find out if my home in Nettlestead Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Nettlestead Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Nettlestead Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nettlestead Green as anywhere else.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable as you book.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.