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Pre-purchase roof survey in Sissinghurst, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Sissinghurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What happens if roof problems are left?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In a place like Sissinghurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Sissinghurst
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. Common reasons to book are blocked or leaking gutters and worn or lifted lead flashings, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Sissinghurst, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Sissinghurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Sissinghurst
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Staplehurst station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Sissinghurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Sissinghurst and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN17. Streets in the area include The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sissinghurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crane Valley and The Bull Public House, among other places. The closest station to Sissinghurst is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Sissinghurst?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sissinghurst
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Sissinghurst: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Sissinghurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sissinghurst?
Yes, Sissinghurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sissinghurst as anywhere else.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your timetable
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sissinghurst
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Sissinghurst, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through 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.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.