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Sholden Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Sholden? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sholden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sholden: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Sholden, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Sholden (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Sholden
Sholden lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses like Walmer Castle, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Sholden goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Landlords with a home close to Deal station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sholden. Sholden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT14 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
What’s near Sholden
We work in homes and buildings around Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Magnet pub, among other places. The closest station to Sholden is Deal station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Sholden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Sholden
How do I find out if my home in Sholden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Sholden?
Yes, Sholden is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Sholden?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
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 will help you choose.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Outbuildings and barns around Sholden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Sholden, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
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 ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sholden
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.