Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Red Hill, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Red Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Useful tips for Red Hill property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Red Hill: what you get
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. Typical surveys look at quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Red Hill makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. 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. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Red Hill (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Red Hill
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
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.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Red Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Buying a home or a new roof in Red Hill
With Old Soar Manor about 4.8 miles west, Red Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Wateringbury station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Red Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
All of ME18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Around Red Hill
In Red Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Malling School and North Pole pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Red Hill
Is Red Hill in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Red Hill?
Yes, Red Hill is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. For older village homes like those around Red Hill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.