Kent · London and the South East
Sevenoaks Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Sevenoaks, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Sevenoaks
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you’re worried about sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Sevenoaks is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Sevenoaks, the type of roof decides where the checks focus. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Sevenoaks (TN13, TN14, TN15, TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Sevenoaks
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For landlords with property near Sevenoaks station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Sevenoaks
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Knole House, about 1.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sevenoaks. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Sevenoaks is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Sevenoaks. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, High Street and Church Road. With the A21 and A25 close by, Sevenoaks is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Local landmarks in Sevenoaks
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in Sevenoaks itself: Sevenoaks station. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Sevenoaks includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Sevenoaks
What else we do in Sevenoaks
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Sevenoaks
What do I need to do before a survey in Sevenoaks?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Sevenoaks too.
Do you cover Sevenoaks?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Sevenoaks is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Sevenoaks?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sevenoaks
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sevenoaks
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. On homes in Sevenoaks, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
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 you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A survey in Sevenoaks needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.