Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Pembury, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Pembury.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof survey in Pembury: what you get
Buyers in Pembury and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Smaller places like Pembury often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Pembury or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Pembury (TN2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Towns and villages near Pembury
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Pembury
Is Pembury within the area you cover?
Yes, Pembury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Pembury listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you test for asbestos?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pembury
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords and agents in Pembury book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or 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 cannot promise any result.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Pembury
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Upper Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Pembury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN2 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Around Pembury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Skinners' Kent Academy, King William IV pub and Brenchley Wood, among other places. The closest station to Pembury is High Brooms station, roughly 2.2 miles west. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Pembury is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Pembury
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For landlords with property near High Brooms 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
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
Why it’s worth a survey now in Pembury
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Around Pembury, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.