Kent · London and the South East
Shirkoak Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Shirkoak, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Shirkoak
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Shirkoak are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Shirkoak (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Shirkoak
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 4.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Shirkoak goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Ham Street station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Shirkoak, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Shirkoak. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN26 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Shirkoak, we cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Shirkoak
In Shirkoak, that means homes and buildings near Stone Wood and The Bonny Cravat Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Shirkoak can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
More services for Shirkoak
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 lead is also a target for theft.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shirkoak. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why act early in Shirkoak
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. In a place like Shirkoak, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shirkoak
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Shirkoak
How do I find out if my home in Shirkoak is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Shirkoak in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Shirkoak is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.