Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Street, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in North Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in North Street?
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Street
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, 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. Common reasons to book are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on natural slate, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like North Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- North Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near North Street
What else we do in North Street
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in North Street
Is my home in North Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like North Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in North Street
North Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 2 miles south-west, so building around North Street goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Street can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
What’s near North Street
In North Street, that means homes and buildings near The Abbey School and the streets around them. The closest station to North Street is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Street
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Landlords, agents and building managers in North Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around North Street, 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.