Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in New Hythe, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across New Hythe, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Hythe
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. Typical surveys look at lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like New Hythe, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- New Hythe (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
New Hythe: your questions answered
Is New Hythe 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. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is New Hythe in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and New Hythe is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
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What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around New Hythe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Why act early in New Hythe
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. In a place like New Hythe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Hythe
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in New Hythe
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around New Hythe has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 3.7 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near New Hythe station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. New Hythe is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. New Hythe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
All of ME20 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive. If you are just outside New Hythe, we cover Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Near you in New Hythe
In New Hythe, that means homes and buildings near Aylesford School, The Monks Head pub and Leybourne Lakes Country Park. New Hythe has its own railway station: New Hythe station. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.