Kent · London and the South East
Pedlinge Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Pedlinge and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Pedlinge
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you are worried about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Pedlinge makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Pedlinge (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Share the report with your solicitor
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Towns and villages near Pedlinge
More services for Pedlinge
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Pedlinge
Pedlinge lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Westenhanger Castle, about 1.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pedlinge. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you let a flat or house near Sandling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Pedlinge and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Pedlinge is one of the places in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT21 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Pedlinge is on the A261, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Pedlinge: Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Pedlinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, The Royal Oak Public House and Brockhill Country Park. The closest station to Pedlinge is Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pedlinge. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Pedlinge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Pedlinge questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pedlinge?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Pedlinge?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Pedlinge?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Common roof problems in Pedlinge
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For an older house near a landmark such as Pedlinge Chapel, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one