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Ram Lane Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ram Lane from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ram Lane
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Common reasons to book are worn or lifted lead flashings and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Ram Lane, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Ram Lane
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Godinton House about 2.1 miles south-east, Ram Lane sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Ram Lane is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Ram Lane is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the TN26 and TN25 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ram Lane
Ram Lane’s nearest station is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Ram Lane: your questions answered
Do you cover Ram Lane?
Yes, Ram Lane is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ram Lane?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Ram Lane, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ram Lane
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ram Lane, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Request records of any re-roofing
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ram Lane
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you