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Pre-purchase roof survey in Tickham, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tickham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tickham
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and a ridge or slope that dips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Tickham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Tickham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tickham
Tickham is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. The wider area around Tickham has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.2 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Tickham as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME9. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane. We also cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Tickham is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
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Why act early in Tickham
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a place like Tickham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Tickham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Tickham
Do you cover smaller places like Tickham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tickham?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Tickham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. 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.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.