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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Old Tree
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Tree.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Tree
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat extension roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Somewhere as small as Old Tree, 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 are 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Old Tree
Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Old Tree, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Old Tree. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT3 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Old Tree: Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
What’s near Old Tree
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood and Spires Academy. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Tree includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Old Tree, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What else we do in Old Tree
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Old Tree
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Old Tree?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Tree?
Yes, Old Tree is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Old Tree book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Old Tree
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often 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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Cross, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives