Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Seaton, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Seaton and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Seaton
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
For a small place like Seaton, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Seaton (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Seaton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Seaton?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Seaton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Seaton within the area you cover?
Yes. Seaton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Seaton?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
What else we do in Seaton
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Seaton
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Seaton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Seaton
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Older cottages and farmhouses around Seaton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Seaton
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Seaton 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.
Landlords with a home close to Bekesbourne station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Seaton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Seaton and the places around it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Seaton
In Seaton, that means homes and buildings near The Rose Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).