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Newingreen Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Newingreen from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Newingreen
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about blocked or leaking gutters and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Somewhere as small as Newingreen, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Newingreen (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Newingreen 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.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Newingreen
Common roof problems in Newingreen
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
The streets around a church such as Pedlinge Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why act early in Newingreen
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newingreen can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Buying a home or a new roof in Newingreen
Newingreen lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. With Westenhanger Castle about 0.5 miles north, the area around Newingreen has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever you are in Newingreen, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Newingreen and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT21 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Stone Street and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newingreen
In Newingreen, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Public House, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Sandling Park. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
FAQs for Newingreen
Is Newingreen within the area you cover?
Yes, Newingreen is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newingreen?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
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. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What affects the price in Newingreen
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.