Kent · London and the South East
South Willesborough Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in South Willesborough and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys for South Willesborough homes and businesses
Pre-purchase roof survey in South Willesborough: what you get
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. 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. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. We’re often asked to look into loose pots and cracked flaunching and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, across the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys.
In a smaller place like South Willesborough, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
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
- South Willesborough (TN24, TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in South Willesborough
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
For landlords with property near Ashford International station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Willesborough
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like South Willesborough is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from South Willesborough
Is my home in South Willesborough listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Willesborough?
Yes, South Willesborough is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
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 photographs.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around South Willesborough
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building around South Willesborough goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Willesborough can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN24 and TN23 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around South Willesborough: Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Landmarks near South Willesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashford Green Corridors, The Albion Inn and The North School. South Willesborough’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Willesborough
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks