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Pre-purchase roof survey in Tunbridge Hill, Medway
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Tunbridge Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Tunbridge Hill
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tunbridge Hill
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Tunbridge Hill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Tunbridge Hill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Tunbridge Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
In and around Tunbridge Hill, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Tunbridge Hill is one of many places we visit across Medway, for homes and businesses alike. Our Medway coverage includes Tunbridge Hill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Tunbridge Hill include Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tunbridge Hill?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. In a place like Tunbridge Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Tunbridge Hill
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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FAQs for Tunbridge Hill
Will you come out to Tunbridge Hill?
Yes, Tunbridge Hill is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Tunbridge Hill hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.