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Pre-purchase roof survey in Newbury, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Newbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newbury
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Newbury makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Newbury (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Newbury, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Newbury property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Newbury homes and their roofs
Newbury lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. About 4.3 miles south-east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Newbury has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Catherine, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Newbury are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Newbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Newbury include Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cromers Wood and The Sittingbourne School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
Questions from Newbury
Will you come out to Newbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Newbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newbury
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.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.