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Pre-purchase roof survey in Offham, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Offham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Offham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Offham
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have lifted or split and old water stains in the roof space, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Offham are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Offham (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Offham
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near West Malling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Offham as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME19. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Offham: Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Offham
We work in homes and buildings around King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park. Offham’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Offham
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building around Offham goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Places near Offham
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why act early in Offham
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a small place like Offham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Offham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
FAQs for Offham
Is Offham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offham?
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.
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. The outcome is between you and the seller.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Offham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.