Kent · London and the South East
Tilmanstone Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Tilmanstone. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tilmanstone
With Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles north-west, Tilmanstone sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilmanstone. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CT14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Tilmanstone
The closest station to Tilmanstone is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tilmanstone
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 goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Tilmanstone are listed or sit 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’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. 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 Tilmanstone, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Tilmanstone: your questions answered
Will you come out to Tilmanstone?
Yes. Tilmanstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Tilmanstone listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
What affects the price in Tilmanstone
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Useful tips for Tilmanstone property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask for loft access on the day
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
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When to book a survey in Tilmanstone
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.