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Rolvenden Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Rolvenden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
What affects the price in Rolvenden
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Rolvenden: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Rolvenden and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Being in a small place like Rolvenden 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Rolvenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Rolvenden
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Rolvenden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 need to know.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
Useful tips for Rolvenden property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Share the report with your solicitor
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Rolvenden
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Rolvenden has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 3.1 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Rolvenden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Rolvenden and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Near you in Rolvenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Common questions in Rolvenden
How do I find out if my home in Rolvenden is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Rolvenden?
Yes, Rolvenden is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
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How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Rolvenden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.