Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newchurch, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Newchurch, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Newchurch
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
For a small place like Newchurch, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Newchurch (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
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. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Newchurch 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 cannot see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Newchurch
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Newchurch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newchurch?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Newchurch, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Newchurch is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Newchurch?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you work in Newchurch?
Yes, we do. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Newchurch, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Newchurch
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Local roofs and buyers in Newchurch
Newchurch is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newchurch can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Newchurch is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN29 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Links Close, Church View and Patchways and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newchurch
In Newchurch, that means homes and buildings near The Black Bull Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.