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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Statenborough
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Statenborough, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Statenborough: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check 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. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Statenborough may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Statenborough (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Statenborough
Statenborough is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Surveys in Statenborough work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Statenborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT14 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Statenborough, we cover Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Statenborough
In Statenborough, that means homes and buildings near Eastry Church of England Primary School, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Ham Fen. The closest station to Statenborough is Sandwich station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Statenborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Statenborough?
Most viewings never get near 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
With Goodnestone Park about 4.2 miles west, the area around Statenborough has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Statenborough
Other services in Statenborough
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Statenborough needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
FAQs for Statenborough
How do I find out if my home in Statenborough 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.
Is Statenborough within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.