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Pre-purchase roof survey in Priestwood Green, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Priestwood Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Why it is worth a survey now in Priestwood Green
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older cottages and farmhouses around Priestwood Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Priestwood Green: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most often book us about loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Being in a small place like Priestwood Green 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 when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Priestwood Green (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Priestwood Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Priestwood Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Priestwood Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Priestwood Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Priestwood Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Priestwood Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Priestwood Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Priestwood Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Priestwood Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Priestwood Green
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Priestwood Green has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 2.9 miles north-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Sole Street station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Priestwood Green is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Roofs in Priestwood Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Priestwood Green. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across DA13 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Priestwood Green: Priestwood (1 mile north-east), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north).
Around Priestwood Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Camer Park Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (2.1 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.