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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Smeeth
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Smeeth, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What affects the price in Smeeth
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Smeeth
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and standing water on a flat extension roof, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Smeeth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Smeeth (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Smeeth
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
Local roofs and buyers in Smeeth
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Westenhanger Castle lies about 3.4 miles south-east, so building around Smeeth goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Landlords with a home close to Westenhanger station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Smeeth, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Smeeth. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill. If you’re just outside Smeeth, we cover Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Smeeth
The closest station to Smeeth is Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
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What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Smeeth, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Useful tips for Smeeth property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Smeeth questions
Will you come out to Smeeth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Smeeth?
Yes, Smeeth is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.