Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stocks Green, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Stocks Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Stocks Green
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Stocks Green has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 3.2 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Hildenborough station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Stocks Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Stocks Green: Hildenborough (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north), Hilden Park (1 mile east), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east) and Underriver (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Stocks Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Judd School, The Flying Dutchman Public House and Haysden Country Park and the streets around them. Stocks Green has its own railway station: Hildenborough station. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stocks Green include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stocks Green
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stocks Green, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Stocks Green (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Stocks Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stocks Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stocks Green
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stocks Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Stocks Green
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
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Common questions in Stocks Green
Is Stocks Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Stocks Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Stocks Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.