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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Shatterling
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Shatterling, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
When to book a survey in Shatterling
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from the ground.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, 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
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Pre-purchase roof survey in Shatterling
Buyers in Shatterling and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at old water stains in the roof space and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Shatterling, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Why act early in Shatterling
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Outbuildings and barns around Shatterling are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Shatterling
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
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What affects the price in Shatterling
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Share the report with your solicitor
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Shatterling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Shatterling
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Goodnestone Park, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shatterling. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Adisham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Shatterling is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Shatterling is one of the places in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Shatterling
In Shatterling, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub. Shatterling’s nearest station is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Shatterling includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Shatterling
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shatterling?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Shatterling is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Shatterling within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.