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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Throwley Forstal
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Throwley Forstal from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Throwley Forstal: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about blocked or leaking gutters and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
In a village or hamlet like Throwley Forstal, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
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.
- Location
- Throwley Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Throwley Forstal. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Throwley Forstal homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.1 miles north, show how far back building around Throwley Forstal goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Throwley Forstal and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Throwley Forstal include Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Near you in Throwley Forstal
The closest station to Throwley Forstal is Selling station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Throwley Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Throwley Forstal is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Throwley Forstal in the area you cover?
Yes, Throwley Forstal is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Throwley Forstal as anywhere else.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Throwley Forstal can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Throwley Forstal, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. For older village homes like those around Throwley Forstal, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed