Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Newtown. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown
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. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We survey gutters and downpipes, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
For a small place like Newtown, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Newtown (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Questions from Newtown
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newtown?
Yes, Newtown is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can I take the findings back to 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, so we cannot promise any saving.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newtown
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Newtown: local notes
Historic houses such as Hever Castle, about 1 mile north, show how far back building in the area around Newtown goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Hever station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Roofs in Newtown get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of TN8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Newtown: Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Around Newtown
Around Newtown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kentish Horse pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Newtown is Hever station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
How the survey works
Photos 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, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Newtown, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.