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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Stourmouth, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Stourmouth, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Pre-purchase roof survey in West Stourmouth
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 a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like West Stourmouth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- West Stourmouth (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Stourmouth
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in West Stourmouth
West Stourmouth lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Minster station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
West Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in West Stourmouth, we can come and survey your property. West Stourmouth is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to West Stourmouth include East Stourmouth (1 mile east), Grove (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Sarre (1 mile north) and Upstreet (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east), Broadstairs (9 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Around West Stourmouth
In West Stourmouth, that means homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. West Stourmouth’s nearest station is Minster station, about 3.7 miles east. For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like West Stourmouth can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in West Stourmouth, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
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West Stourmouth questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Stourmouth, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and West Stourmouth is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Is my home in West Stourmouth listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.