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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Thanington
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Thanington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Thanington
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. Common reasons to book are old water stains in the roof space and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Thanington can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Thanington (CT1, CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Thanington: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury East station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Roofs in Thanington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Thanington is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Surveys in CT1 and CT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Around Thanington
Around Thanington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Canterbury Academy, Duke's Head Public House and Whitehall Meadows, among other places. Thanington’s nearest station is Canterbury East station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Thanington
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. In a smaller place like Thanington, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Thanington
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thanington
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Thanington: your questions answered
Is Thanington in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Thanington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Thanington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Also near Thanington
Also in Thanington
When to book a survey in Thanington
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
We are often asked to look at:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Thanington frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.