Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Reculver
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Reculver. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof survey in Reculver
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and old water stains in the roof space.
For a small place like Reculver, 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 when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Reculver (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Reculver
Is Reculver within the area you cover?
Yes, Reculver is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Reculver?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Also near Reculver
Other services in Reculver
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Reculver
Reculver is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Reculver and the rest of Kent. Reculver is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Reculver
We work in homes and buildings around Bishopstone Cliffs and The King Ethelbert Inn and the streets around them. Reculver’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.5 miles west.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Reculver can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Reculver, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Reculver
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Older cottages and farmhouses around Reculver 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.