Kent · London and the South East
Newenden Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Newenden and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
Newenden homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Great Dixter about 1.7 miles south-west, Newenden sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Wherever you are in Newenden, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Newenden
In Newenden, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newenden
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Newenden, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Newenden (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Newenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Newenden?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
Places near Newenden
Also in Newenden
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
FAQs for Newenden
Will you come out to Newenden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newenden?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Newenden is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Newenden
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.