Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Oversland
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Oversland. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oversland
Landlords and agents in Oversland book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Oversland
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are old water stains in the roof space and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Oversland, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Oversland (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Oversland
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oversland?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Oversland?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Oversland is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Oversland in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Oversland.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is 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.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Oversland needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Oversland homes and their roofs
Oversland lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building around Oversland goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you let a flat or house near Selling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oversland. Oversland is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Every address in ME13 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Dunkirk Road and South Street, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Around Oversland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms, among other places. The closest station to Oversland is Selling station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Oversland are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Oversland
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Oversland?
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours