Kent · London and the South East
Well Head Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Well Head. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Well Head
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Well Head makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as 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 weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Well Head (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Well Head: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Well Head has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.6 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Well Head is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Well Head is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Wingham (1 mile north-west), Twitham (1 mile east), Wingham Well (1 mile west), Broomhill (1 mile north) and Wingham Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Well Head
Around Well Head, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, about 2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
What we’re asked to look at in Well Head
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
FAQs for Well Head
Do you cover smaller places like Well Head?
Yes. Well Head 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 as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Well Head?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Well Head?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for loft access on the day
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
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The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Well Head frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For an older or listed building in a place like Well Head, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Well Head
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
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