Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Sandhurst Cross
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Sandhurst Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandhurst Cross
Is Sandhurst Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sandhurst Cross as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Sandhurst Cross?
Yes, Sandhurst Cross is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandhurst Cross
We survey roofs for buyers in Sandhurst Cross and across London and the South East. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed worn or lifted lead flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Older buildings in small places like Sandhurst Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Sandhurst Cross (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Sandhurst Cross
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
Sandhurst Cross homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Great Dixter, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Sandhurst Cross goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cover Sandhurst Cross and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Sandhurst Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Sandhurst Cross: Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sandhurst Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bodiam Manor School and Old Tavern. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 4.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sandhurst Cross
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Sandhurst Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, 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 loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.