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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Platt
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Platt. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Platt: what you get
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We’re often asked to look into lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Platt makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Platt (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Platt can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Platt
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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Platt questions
Will you come out to Platt?
Yes, Platt is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Platt?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Platt
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Buying a home or a new roof in Platt
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Platt goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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 own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Platt gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Platt. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN15 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Platt: Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Around Platt
In Platt, that means homes and buildings near Wrotham School, The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile south-east).