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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Rodmersham Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Rodmersham Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Rodmersham Green?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Rodmersham Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at damp timbers or stains in the loft and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Rodmersham Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Rodmersham Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rodmersham Green
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 when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Towns and villages near Rodmersham Green
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Rodmersham Green homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Rodmersham Green, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Rodmersham Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Rodmersham Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Rodmersham Green
In Rodmersham Green, that means homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood. The closest station to Rodmersham Green is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rodmersham Green
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
The survey, step by step
We do not 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 an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Rodmersham Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Rodmersham Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Questions from Rodmersham Green
How do I find out if my home in Rodmersham Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Rodmersham Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Book once your offer is accepted
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.