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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Round Street
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Round Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Round Street: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and blocked or leaking gutters, across chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Round Street are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Round Street (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Round Street
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Useful tips for Round Street property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
FAQs for Round Street
Do you cover smaller places like Round Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Round Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Round Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Also near Round Street
What else we do in Round Street
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Round Street
Round Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Round Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Room 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. If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Round Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Round Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Round Street and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sole Street (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile south-east), Nash Street (1 mile west), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Henley Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Round Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Inn, Jeskyns and Meopham School and the streets around them. The closest station to Round Street is Sole Street station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.5 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Round Street includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.