Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Rough Common, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Rough Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rough Common
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. 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 photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and gutters choked with leaves and moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Rough Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why act early in Rough Common
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Older and listed buildings around Rough Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Also near Rough Common
Also in Rough Common
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Rough Common questions
Is the coastal weather around Rough Common hard on roofs?
It can do. Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Rough Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Rough Common, the journey is planned in advance: tell us 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Rough Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Rough Common
Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Gabriel, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Canterbury West station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. In Rough Common, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Rough Common is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road. We also cover the places around Rough Common: Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Rough Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Edmund's School, The Archbishop's School and The Dog and Bear pub, among other places. The closest station to Rough Common is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rough Common include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.