Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Satmar, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Satmar, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Satmar
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and signs of past leaks inside the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Satmar, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Satmar (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Satmar homes and their roofs
Satmar is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone Central station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Acrise Place lies about 4.3 miles north-west, so building around Satmar goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Satmar is about 3 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Satmar gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT18. We also cover Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east) and South Alkham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Satmar
Typical jobs here are in homes near East Cliff and Warren Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Satmar is Folkestone Central station, about 3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (2.8 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Satmar
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
When to book a survey in Satmar
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Satmar, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Satmar
Do you cover smaller places like Satmar?
Yes, Satmar is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Satmar?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Useful tips for Satmar property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Satmar, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.