Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tutt Hill
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Tutt Hill, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Tutt 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.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tutt Hill
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Being in a small place like Tutt Hill makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Tutt Hill (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What affects the price in Tutt Hill
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tutt Hill: your questions answered
Is my home in Tutt Hill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Tutt Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Local roofs and buyers in Tutt Hill
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Godinton House, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tutt Hill. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Tutt Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Tutt Hill
The closest station to Tutt Hill is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tutt Hill
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers