Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Pearson's Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in Pearson's Green? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Pearson's Green and across Kent.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Pearson's Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Older buildings in small places like Pearson's Green may be listed or 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Pearson's Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Pearson's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Pearson's Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Places near Pearson's Green
What else we do in Pearson's Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pearson's Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Pearson's Green
Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Pearson's Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Pearson's Green is about 7 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether the building in Pearson's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Pearson's Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Pearson's Green include Castle Hill (1 mile south-west), Mile Oak (1 mile west), Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Claygate (1 mile north-east) and Queen Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Pearson's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Castle Inn. Pearson's Green’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles north-west. A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west).
Pearson's Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pearson's Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Pearson's Green?
Yes, Pearson's Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.