Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Riverhead
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Riverhead. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Riverhead
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey the roof space, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp timbers or stains in the loft and flashings that have lifted or split.
Smaller places like Riverhead often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Riverhead. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Riverhead (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Riverhead
Historic houses such as Knole House, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Riverhead goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Riverhead work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN13 and TN14 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Riverhead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beehive Public House, Trinity School and Montreal Park, among other places. The closest station to Riverhead is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Riverhead includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. With lower homes, common in places like Riverhead, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Questions from Riverhead
Do you cover Riverhead?
Yes, Riverhead is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Riverhead within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Riverhead is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Riverhead
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
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 is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.