Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sevington, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Sevington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Sevington
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
For a small place like Sevington, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sevington (TN24, TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Sevington homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.9 miles north-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Sevington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Ashford International station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Sevington is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sevington across London and South East England. Sevington is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN24 and TN25 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Bad Munstereifel Road and Highfield Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Sevington: Hinxhill Park (1 mile north-east), Mersham (1 mile south-east), Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), South Stour (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Around Sevington
In Sevington, that means homes and buildings near Ashford Green Corridors, The North School and The William Harvey Public House. The closest station to Sevington is Ashford International station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sevington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Sevington
Is Sevington in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Sevington is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sevington?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sevington, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Sevington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- 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.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Sevington
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we check.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?