Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stone Cross, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Stone Cross. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stone Cross
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about loose pots and cracked flaunching and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
For a small place like Stone Cross, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Stone Cross (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Stone Cross: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone Cross?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stone Cross?
Yes, Stone Cross is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Buying a home or a new roof in Stone Cross
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 1.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stone Cross goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin of Tours, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Stone Cross are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Stone Cross is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of TN3 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stone Cross: Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Stone Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Chafford Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stone Cross, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually 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. Around Stone Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.