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Pre-purchase roof survey in Newington, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Newington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newington
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on the roof space, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
In a smaller place like Newington, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Newington (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a survey in Newington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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. Do not go up yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Newington, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Newington
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Newington: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Newington hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Newington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Newington homes and their roofs
Newington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Newington station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Newington is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In Newington, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Newington is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across ME9 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Newington, we cover Breach (1 mile north-west), Keycol (1 mile east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south) and Chestnut Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Newington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf pub and Leigh Academy Rainham and the streets around them. Newington has its own railway station: Newington station. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Bayford Court (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.