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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Nonington
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Nonington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Nonington: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed worn or lifted lead flashings and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Nonington, 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’re 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Nonington (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Nonington: local notes
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Goodnestone Park, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nonington. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Nonington is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Nonington and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise. We also cover the places around Nonington: Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Nonington
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west.
Nonington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Nonington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Nonington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Towns and villages near Nonington
What else we do in Nonington
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Common roof problems in Nonington
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Nonington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.