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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tunstall
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Tunstall.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tunstall
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’re worried about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Tunstall, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Tunstall (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not 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. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Tunstall, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Tunstall: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Tunstall, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tunstall. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Tunstall: Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Around Tunstall
Around Tunstall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School. The closest station to Tunstall is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east).
Why act early in Tunstall
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. In a small place like Tunstall, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
FAQs for Tunstall
Do you cover smaller places like Tunstall?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Tunstall hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Tunstall?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tunstall
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tunstall and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Tunstall
Other services in Tunstall
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tunstall
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA