Kent · London and the South East
Sturry Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sturry, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sturry: 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. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked or leaking gutters and old water stains in the roof space.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Sturry, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Sturry. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Sturry (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Sturry, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sturry
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sturry: local notes
Sturry lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Sturry station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sturry, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Park View and Link Road. Other places close to Sturry include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
What’s near Sturry
Around Sturry, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and The Swan Inn and the streets around them. Sturry has its own railway station: Sturry station. A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sturry
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Sturry, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Sturry
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Sturry
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sturry, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Sturry is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Sturry?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Sturry
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas' Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price