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Stonebridge Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Stonebridge Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Stonebridge Green
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Stonebridge Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Stonebridge Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Stonebridge Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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When to book a survey in Stonebridge Green
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stonebridge Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
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Stonebridge Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Stonebridge Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Stonebridge Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Stonebridge Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Stonebridge Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Godinton House, about 5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stonebridge Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Stonebridge Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Stonebridge Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Field Mill Road and Stonebridge Green Road. If you are just outside Stonebridge Green, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north), Charing Heath (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north), Charing (2 miles east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stonebridge Green
Stonebridge Green’s nearest station is Charing station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.9 miles west).
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.