Kent · London and the South East
Northfleet Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Northfleet Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Northfleet Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Northfleet Green: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Older buildings in small places like Northfleet Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Northfleet Green (DA13, DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Northfleet Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Northfleet Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Northfleet Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. In a small place like Northfleet Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Northfleet Green: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Northfleet Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Ebbsfleet International station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Northfleet Green is about 1 mile south of Northfleet, in Kent. If you are in Northfleet Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Northfleet Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in DA13 and DA11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Downs Road and New Barn Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Northfleet Green, we cover Southfleet (1 mile west), Painters Ash (1 mile north), Istead Rise (1 mile south-east), Hook Green (1 mile west) and Springhead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
What’s near Northfleet Green
In Northfleet Green, that means homes and buildings near Black Lion pub, Northfleet School for Girls and Saint George's Church of England School. Northfleet Green’s nearest station is Ebbsfleet International station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Bluewater (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Nearby places to Northfleet Green
What else we do in Northfleet Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northfleet Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Northfleet Green
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Cobham College, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northfleet Green. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price