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Pre-purchase roof survey in Norton Ash, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Norton Ash and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Norton Ash
Buyers in Norton Ash and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Being in a small place like Norton Ash makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Norton Ash (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Norton Ash, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from Norton Ash
Is my home in Norton Ash listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Norton Ash, take more of a battering?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Norton Ash?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Norton Ash
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and letting agents in Norton Ash book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Buying a home or a new roof in Norton Ash
Norton Ash lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Norton Ash goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Teynham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Norton Ash work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Norton Ash and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on London Road and Lower Norton Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Norton Ash: Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Near you in Norton Ash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn. The closest station to Norton Ash is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit seven days a week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In a place like Norton Ash, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
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