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Postling Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Postling Green? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Postling Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Postling Green
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Postling Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Postling Green (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Postling Green
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Postling Green, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Postling Green is about 5 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Postling Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Aldington (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-west), Bonnington (1 mile west), Clap Hill (1 mile north-west) and Aldington Frith (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Hythe (5 miles east) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Postling Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. The closest station to Postling Green is Westenhanger station, about 3.5 miles east. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Postling Green includes Hatch Park.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Older cottages and farmhouses around Postling Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Postling Green
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Postling Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Postling Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Postling Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
Questions from Postling Green
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Postling Green?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Postling Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Postling Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
When to book a survey in Postling Green
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t 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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Westenhanger Castle, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Postling Green. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.