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Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandwich, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Sandwich, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandwich
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’re worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Around Sandwich, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sandwich (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Sandwich
Also in Sandwich
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Sandwich often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Sandwich
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Blocked gutters on homes around Sandwich overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Local roofs and buyers in Sandwich
Sandwich is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
Take an older house close to Sandwich United Reformed Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sandwich can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Sandwich is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across the CT13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Sandwich, we cover Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Around Sandwich
Around Sandwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ham Fen, Sir Roger Manwood's School and The Red Cow Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Sandwich itself: Sandwich station. Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandwich
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandwich, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Common questions in Sandwich
How do I find out if my home in Sandwich is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Sandwich?
Yes, Sandwich is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
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 roof space.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Sandwich?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.