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Pre-purchase roof survey in Poundsbridge, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Poundsbridge from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Poundsbridge
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Poundsbridge, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Poundsbridge (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Poundsbridge
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Penshurst Place, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Poundsbridge goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near All Souls Chapel, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Poundsbridge is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN11 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Poundsbridge, we cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Poundsbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The George And Dragon pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Poundsbridge include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Poundsbridge
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Poundsbridge, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Poundsbridge
Is Poundsbridge within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Poundsbridge?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.