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Temple Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Temple Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple Hill
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Temple Hill, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
FAQs for Temple Hill
How do I find out if my home in Temple Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Temple Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
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, so we can’t promise any saving.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Temple Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Temple Hill. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Dartford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as St Edmunds Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. We visit Temple Hill as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of DA1, DA2 and DA5 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road, and we cover them all. Temple Hill is on the A226, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Temple Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School and the streets around them. Temple Hill has its own railway station: Dartford station. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Homes in smaller places like Temple Hill can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Temple Hill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Useful tips for Temple Hill property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
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What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Temple Hill is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.