Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Trottiscliffe, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Trottiscliffe? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Trottiscliffe and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. For older village homes like those around Trottiscliffe, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Trottiscliffe
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Trottiscliffe 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Trottiscliffe (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Trottiscliffe
What else we do in Trottiscliffe
Landlord and commercial surveys in Trottiscliffe
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Trottiscliffe and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Trottiscliffe homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 4 miles south lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Trottiscliffe has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Trottiscliffe is about 8 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Trottiscliffe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Trottiscliffe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME19 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Lane, School Lane and Wrotham Water Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Vigo Village (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south-east), Culverstone Green (2 miles north) and Ryarsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Near you in Trottiscliffe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wrotham School, Trosley Country Park and The Plough Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Trottiscliffe is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3 miles east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles east).
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Trottiscliffe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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 roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Trottiscliffe
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Questions from Trottiscliffe
Is Trottiscliffe in the area you cover?
Yes, Trottiscliffe is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Trottiscliffe?
Yes. Trottiscliffe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.