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Pre-purchase roof survey in Painters Ash, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Painters Ash from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Why act early in Painters Ash
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Blocked gutters on homes around Painters Ash overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and our case studies.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Painters Ash
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and flashings that have lifted or split, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Around Painters Ash, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Painters Ash (DA11, DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Painters Ash
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Painters Ash frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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 is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Painters Ash
Painters Ash lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Painters Ash goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. If you are in Painters Ash, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in DA11 and DA13 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Painters Ash include the A2, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Painters Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near Battle of Britain pub, Castle Hill Park and Northfleet School for Girls, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Painters Ash include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
What we’re asked to look at in Painters Ash
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Ebbsfleet International station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
Towns and villages near Painters Ash
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What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
Painters Ash questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Painters Ash?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Painters Ash is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Painters Ash listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. 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.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Do you cover Painters Ash?
Yes. We survey roofs in Painters Ash and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.