Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Oldbury, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Oldbury. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Oldbury
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Oldbury, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Oldbury
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
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.
Oldbury questions
Do you cover smaller places like Oldbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Oldbury in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Oldbury is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
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 our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Oldbury
Ightham Mote, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oldbury. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. If you are in Oldbury, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Oldbury. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Oldbury, we cover Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Around Oldbury
We work in homes and buildings around The Old House, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Wrotham School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. For older village homes like those around Oldbury, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Oldbury 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.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Oldbury, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
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.