Kent · London and the South East
Perry Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Perry and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Perry
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Perry
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and signs of past leaks inside the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Perry are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Perry (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Perry
Goodnestone Park, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Perry. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. The streets around a church like Elmstone Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Perry can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Perry is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Walmestone Road and Perry Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Perry: Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Perry
For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). Open spaces near Perry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why get it checked now?
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, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a place like Perry, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Perry
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What we do, step by step
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 an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Perry can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Common questions in Perry
Is Perry within the area you cover?
Yes. Perry is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Perry?
Yes, Perry is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Perry as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Perry?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.