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Pre-purchase roof survey in Sibertswold, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Sibertswold. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Sibertswold
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Some older homes in villages like Sibertswold are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Sibertswold (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sibertswold: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
With Goodnestone Park about 3.9 miles north, the area around Sibertswold has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sibertswold (also: Shepherdswell) is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. If you are in Sibertswold, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the CT15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sibertswold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bricklayers' Arms, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sibertswold itself: Shepherds Well station. Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Sibertswold, 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. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
Common roof problems in Sibertswold
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Sibertswold
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. 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. In a small place like Sibertswold, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Sibertswold questions
Do you cover smaller places like Sibertswold?
Yes, Sibertswold is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sibertswold?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sibertswold as anywhere else.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Sibertswold?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
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’ll help you choose.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.