Kent · London and the South East
Stone in Oxney Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stone in Oxney. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stone in Oxney
Buyers in Stone in Oxney and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed blistered or split felt on a flat roof and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like Stone in Oxney 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 is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stone in Oxney, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Stone in Oxney?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stone in Oxney
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Stone in Oxney: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone in Oxney?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Stone in Oxney?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stone in Oxney as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How do I book a survey in Stone in Oxney?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stone in Oxney
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. In a place like Stone in Oxney, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- A written report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Towns and villages near Stone in Oxney
Also in Stone in Oxney
Stone in Oxney homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Smallhythe Place lies about 3.2 miles north-west, so building around Stone in Oxney 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. For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stone in Oxney and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Stone in Oxney. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Stone in Oxney: Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stone in Oxney
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Stone in Oxney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.