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Pre-purchase roof survey in Temple Ewell, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Temple Ewell and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
What we are asked to look at in Temple Ewell
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Landlords with a home close to Kearsney station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Temple Ewell
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about old water stains in the roof space and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
In a village or hamlet like Temple Ewell, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
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
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Temple Ewell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Temple Ewell
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Also in Temple Ewell
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
FAQs for Temple Ewell
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Temple Ewell?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Temple Ewell?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Local roofs and buyers in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Temple Ewell and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Temple Ewell. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT16 and CT17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Temple Ewell
Around Temple Ewell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Temple Ewell itself: Kearsney station. Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Ewell include Dover Western Heights.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Outbuildings and barns around Temple Ewell are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Temple Ewell, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Temple Ewell
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.