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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in West Farleigh
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Farleigh. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
About our pre-purchase roof survey in West Farleigh
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We are often asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and flashings that have lifted or split, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like West Farleigh 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Farleigh
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in West Farleigh
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near East Farleigh station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Farleigh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in West Farleigh
We work in homes and buildings around Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub and the streets around them. West Farleigh’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like West Farleigh, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Farleigh and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
West Farleigh questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Farleigh?
Yes, West Farleigh is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Farleigh as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Farleigh?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.